Early Childhood Program Assistant

Save The Children; Lawtell (LA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care

Health Savings Accounts

Flexible Spending Accounts

Life insurance

Parental/adoption benefits

Retirement plan

Wellness programs

Employee Assistance Program

Learning & Growth opportunities

Job summary

Save the Children is hiring Program Aides to provide educational, relational and social experiences for infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers in Head Start settings. You report to the Education and Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may travel to program sites. Base pay starts at $15/hour with opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities include classroom support, managing daily activities, and ensuring child safety while upholding safeguarding obligations and program standards.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old and have a high school diploma or GED.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Must obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Apply clear practice and procedure in day-to-day execution of job.
• Organize self and manage time to get things done.
• Build effective relationships within workgroup and with children/families.
• Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Relationship building

Safety awareness

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Save the Children is hiring Program Aides to provide educational, relational and social experiences for infants, toddlers and/or preschoolers in Head Start settings. You report to the Education and Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may travel to program sites. Base pay starts at $15/hour with opportunities to grow.

Responsibilities include classroom support, managing daily activities, and ensuring child safety while upholding safeguarding obligations and program standards.