Head Start Center Aide
About The Position
NeighborImpact Head Start is a comprehensive early education program serving children and families in Central Oregon. It combines pre-kindergarten education with health, nutrition, and family advocacy services and supports social competence, school readiness, and the well-being of children ages three to five. The Head Start Center Aide supports the daily operation of a preschool classroom serving up to 20 children. The role helps maintain a vibrant, nurturing learning environment and provides a steppingstone toward an Assistant Teacher position. The job is full-time, 40 hours per week, and is subject to normal school-year furloughs, approximately 12–16 weeks per year depending on position and location. Positions are located in Redmond and Bend, Oregon. Compensation is $21.38 per hour, with an additional $0.50 per hour for bilingual Spanish ability. The position is union represented.
Requirements
- Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs.
- The position is active and occasionally requires lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Complete an initial health examination and periodic re-examinations as recommended by a health care provider to ensure communicable diseases do not pose a significant risk to others that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.
- Have a Food Handler’s Card before the date of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
- Have current enrollment in the Oregon Child Care Division Criminal History Registry (CBR) before the date of hire and throughout employment.
- Have access to reliable transportation.
- Obtain Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification within 60 days of hire and maintain it throughout employment.
- Keep required certifications current to remain employed.
Nice To Haves
- Preschool experience with a Head Start or similar program.
- Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
- Experience as a Head Start parent or past parent.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and distribute nutritious meals.
- Complete daily cleaning tasks to maintain a clean and organized setting.
- Provide breaks for staff members.
- Carry out other daily tasks as directed by the teaching team.
- Support a nurturing and educational classroom environment for children.
Benefits
- 100% premium-paid medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
- Agency-paid retirement plan, up to 6%.
- Almost two weeks of paid vacation accrued within the first year.
- 14 paid holidays annually.
- Separate sick leave accrual.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
