Early Learning Center Aide - Multi-Role Support

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

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.