Early Childhood Program Aide — Classroom & Family Support

Save the Children US; Panama (OK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental and vision coverage

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Learning & growth opportunities

Job summary

Save the Children is seeking a Program Aide to provide educational, relational and social experiences for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. You will report to the Education & Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may travel to sites or home visits.

You will perform duties across classrooms, bus routes, kitchens and cafeterias, supporting daily operations while safeguarding children and families in line with Head Start standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Certification as applicable by Head Start or childcare regulations.
• Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR.
• 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 with staff, parents and families.
• Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families confidential.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.

Responsibilities

• Apply 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.
• Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as needed (Family Nights, copying newsletters, etc.).
• Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher.
• Provide custodial support as needed (trash, cleaning, stock bathrooms, secure buildings).
• Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores and assist with food service tasks.
• Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Understand Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Child development basics

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Save the Children is seeking a Program Aide to provide educational, relational and social experiences for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. You will report to the Education & Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may travel to sites or home visits.

You will perform duties across classrooms, bus routes, kitchens and cafeterias, supporting daily operations while safeguarding children and families in line with Head Start standards.