Center Aide-1

Oregon Child Development Coalition; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off

Life and disability coverage

FSA for healthcare and dependent care

EAP and wellness resources

Pet insurance

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a statewide nonprofit providing Head Start and early learning programs across Oregon. We seek a versatile center assistant to support teachers, greet families, perform clerical tasks, and help with bus and kitchen duties at our centers.

You will contribute to a safe, healthy environment for children and families while learning about Head Start standards and program services. This role offers on-site work with a collaborative team.

Qualifications

• Six months experience working with diverse responsibilities including young children, food service, or cleaning.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills for greeting visitors and interacting with families.

Responsibilities

• Greet visitors, answer inquiries, issue badges and log visits.
• Enter data, prepare reports, file and retrieve information; handle routine clerical tasks.
• Assist teacher with child-centered activities and record-keeping; help with classroom custodial duties.
• Assist bus driver to ensure safe transportation and enforce seat belt usage.
• Assist kitchen staff in preparing healthy meals and maintaining kitchen cleanliness.
• Perform custodial duties and general center maintenance; manage supplies and laundry as needed.
• Collaborate with staff, parents, and children; participate in local trainings when required.
• Maintain confidentiality and follow safety standards; report hazards promptly.

Skills

Customer service

Data entry

Record keeping

Teamwork

Safety compliance

Job description

About Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC): Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is a nonprofit organization serving children and families across Oregon through early education and family support programs. At OCDC, our work has purpose. Every role contributes to creating stronger families, healthier communities, and brighter futures for children across Oregon.

Position Summary

Assists center staff in carrying out various duties at the center as assigned, in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Day Care Licensing Regulations, United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), and other applicable standards.

Essential Functions

• Serves and welcomes visitors by: Greeting them in person or on the telephone, answering or referring inquiries, and directing them. Notifying center personnel of visitor arrivals. Issuing visitor’s badges and maintaining visitor’s log.
• Performs clerical duties by: Entering data, completing reports, filing, and retrieving information. Typing miscellaneous correspondence, reports, memos, faxing information, copying various documentation.
• Performs the duties of Teacher Assistant as assigned by: Assisting the teacher in implementing a good balance of child directed and teacher directed activities. Providing healthy and safe activities that are developmentally and age appropriate. Assisting the teacher with record keeping as assigned. Assisting with custodial duties of the classroom. Assisting with playground supervision. Serving as sick room attendant as directed.
• Performs the duties of Bus Assistant as assigned by: Assisting bus driver in providing safe transportation for the children. Ensuring that all children are seated at all times while the bus is in motion. Ensuring that all children are wearing seat belts or are in appropriate car seats. Ensuring that all children enter and exit the bus safely.
• Performs the duties of Cook Assistant as assigned by: Assisting the food service staff in preparing health, nutritious meals and snacks as directed, ensuring special dietary needs are met. Assisting with record keeping as assigned. Assisting with dish washing and maintaining the kitchen and storage areas in a safe, clean condition.
• Performs custodial duties of the center as assigned by: Performing laundry duties as assigned. Assisting with general maintenance of center, such as emptying trash, maintaining floors, bathrooms, replenishing supplies, etc., as needed.
• Contributes to team effort by: Communicating positively with staff, parents, and children who participate in the program. Attending local staff and parent meetings if required. Attending local or state training if required. Fostering an understanding of Head Start, its mission, goals, objectives, and program services.
• Maintains confidence and protects agency operations by: Keeping information confidential.
• Continually applies safety practices in all facets of the performance of duties by: Complying with agency safety standards. Supporting participation of a safe environment. Immediately reporting any unsafe or hazardous working conditions and/or any injury.
• Other responsibilities: Performing other work related or assigned duties.

Education and Experience Requirements

Six months experience working within a variety of responsibilities to include working with young children, cooking in a restaurant, or cleaning in an industrial setting.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $17.00 to $19.71 hourly. Placement within the range is determined by factors such as relevant experience, skills, certifications, and internal equity.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Retirement plan with employer contribution
• Paid time off, sick leave, holidays, and paid leave programs
• Employer paid life and disability coverage, with voluntary options available
• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare and dependent care
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources
• Optional benefits including pet insurance

Equal Employment Opportunity

OCDC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status under applicable law. OCDC is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation. If you need an accommodation to complete the application or interview process, please let us know.

Join Our Team

At Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC), we’re passionate about helping children and families thrive. As a statewide nonprofit delivering Head Start and early learning programs across Oregon, our work is powered by dedicated educators, social service professionals, and support teams who believe in creating stronger communities-together.

Benefits That Support You

OCDC offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your health, financial well-being, and work-life balance. From medical coverage and retirement savings to paid time off and wellness resources, our benefits are built to support you- at work and beyond- while you make a meaningful impact in your community.