Center Aide — Early Learning Support & Safety

Oregon Child Development Coalition; New York (NY); On-site; USD 23,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

Retirement plan

PTO, holidays, paid leave

Life and disability coverage

FSAs

EAP and wellness resources

Pet insurance

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a versatile Center Support role to assist with front-desk visitors, data entry, and classroom tasks under Head Start standards. You will participate in supporting teachers, managing records, and ensuring a safe, clean center environment.

The position involves helping with meals, custodial duties, playground supervision, and occasional sick-room duties, contributing to a well-run early education center for children and families.

Qualifications

• Six months experience across roles involving young children, cooking, or cleaning.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors and directing inquiries, issuing badges, and maintaining logs.
• Enter data, complete reports, and manage basic clerical tasks.
• Assist the teacher with activities, record-keeping, and classroom/playground supervision.
• Assist bus driver for safe transportation and ensure children are seated and belted.
• Help food service prepare healthy meals and clean kitchen areas.
• Perform center custodial duties including laundry and general maintenance.
• Communicate positively with staff, parents, and children, and attend required meetings.

Skills

Experience with young children

Cooking in a restaurant

Cleaning in an industrial setting

Job description

Oregon Child Development Coalition (OCDC) is seeking a versatile Center Support role to assist with front-desk visitors, data entry, and classroom tasks under Head Start standards. You will participate in supporting teachers, managing records, and ensuring a safe, clean center environment.

The position involves helping with meals, custodial duties, playground supervision, and occasional sick-room duties, contributing to a well-run early education center for children and families.