Program Aide On-Call

Save The Children • Hamburg, AR

110d • $15

About The Position

Program Aides On-Call are generalists, responsible for providing educational, relational and social experiences for infants, toddlers and/or preschool-aged children to foster growth and development in all developmental domains. This position reports to the Education and Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may be expected to travel to the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens as deemed necessary for the functioning of the program operations and will also assist with daily classroom management and other duties and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and adhere to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

Requirements

• Must be at minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations.
• Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families.
• Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Application of clear practice and procedure in day-to-day execution of job.
• Organize self and manage time to get things done.
• Keep manager informed of important issues.
• Build effective relationships within workgroup and with children/families.
• Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions.
• Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities.
• Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher.
• Provide custodial support as needed.
• Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned.
• Participate in food service clean up, inventory, and other food service tasks as requested.
• Attend all workshops and meetings as necessary.
• Responsible for gaining understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff.

Benefits

• Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family.
• Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options.
• Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D).
• Parental/adoption, fertility benefits.
• Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees.
• Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year).
• Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events.
• Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services.
• Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships.
• Certification and tuition assistance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: High school or GED