Early Learning Aide - Classroom & Family Support

Save the Children US; Ville Platte (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health care benefits

HSA/BDR options

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Save the Children US is seeking a Program Aide to provide educational, relational and social experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role reports to the Education & Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may involve travel to program sites and home visits.

On-site duties include classroom, bus routes, kitchen, and cafeteria support, with a focus on safety, confidentiality, and adherence to Head Start standards and child-safeguarding obligations.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Certification as applicable by Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future.
• 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

• 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 Teacher in any aspect of the program as needed (Family Nights, copying newsletters, etc.).
• Provide custodial support as needed (trash, cleaning, bathrooms, etc.).
• Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores and assist with food service tasks.
• Comply with hygiene and sanitation standards.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Save the Children US is seeking a Program Aide to provide educational, relational and social experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschoolers. The role reports to the Education & Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may involve travel to program sites and home visits.

On-site duties include classroom, bus routes, kitchen, and cafeteria support, with a focus on safety, confidentiality, and adherence to Head Start standards and child-safeguarding obligations.