Head Start Center Aide 2026-27 School Year

NeighborImpact • Bend, OR

12h • Onsite

About The Position

We are currently seeking candidates for the upcoming school year! Are you looking to start a career in Early Childhood Education? Are you passionate about shaping the future, one child at a time? Join our dedicated team as a Head Start Center Aide, where every day brings a new opportunity to support and inspire young minds! Come to work for one of Oregon’s 100 Best Non-Profits where all your insurance premiums are 100% paid, and you’ll never have to work another weekend! NeighborImpact's Head Start Program Overview NeighborImpact Head Start is a comprehensive early education program serving children and families in Central Oregon. It integrates high-quality pre-kindergarten education with essential services such as health, nutrition, and family advocacy. Operating across multiple sites, NeighborImpact Head Start supports social competence, school readiness, and overall well-being of children from ages three to five.

Requirements

• Frequent kneeling, stooping, bending, and sitting on the floor to attend to children’s needs required.
• This position is rated as active and occasionally requires the individual to lift 50 pounds.
• Must have an initial health examination, and a periodic re-examination (as recommended by health care provider) so as to assure that employees do not because of communicable diseases, pose a significant risk to the health or safety of others, that cannot be eliminated or reduced by reasonable accommodation.
• Required prior to date of hire and throughout employment: Food Handler’s Card.
• Current enrollment in the OR Child Care Division-Criminal History Registry (CBR).
• Access to reliable transportation.
• Within 60 days of hire and then throughout employment, Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification is required.
• Above certifications must be kept current to remain employed.

Nice To Haves

• Pre-school experience with a Head Start or similar program preferred.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.
• Head Start parent or past parent preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plays a crucial role in the smooth operation of our preschool classroom, supporting a vibrant learning environment for up to 20 children.
• Preparation and distribution of nutritious meals.
• Ensuring a clean and organized setting through daily cleaning tasks.
• Providing necessary breaks for staff members.
• Carrying out various daily tasks as directed by the teaching team.
• Contributes to the well-being and development of our students.
• Offers a valuable opportunity for personal growth and career advancement, serving as an ideal steppingstone to the Assistant Teacher role.
• Fostering a nurturing and educational atmosphere for our young learners.

Benefits

• 100% premium paid Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
• Agency paid Retirement plan (up to 6 %!)
• Almost 2 weeks of paid vacation accrued within first year
• 14 paid Holidays annually
• Separate sick leave accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed