Head Start Center Support & Care Aide

Oregon Child Development Coalition, Inc.; The Dalles (OR); On-site; USD 23,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off, holidays, and leave

Job summary

Oregon Child Development Coalition, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Helper to assist center staff in daily operations in alignment with Head Start and licensing standards.

The role involves front-desk support, classroom assistance, bus and kitchen duties, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for young children. Six months of diverse experience is required, including work with children, cooking, or cleaning.

Qualifications

• Six months experience working within a variety of responsibilities to include working with young children, cooking in a restaurant, or cleaning in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Greeting visitors in person or by phone, directing inquiries, and issuing visitor badges.
• Entering data, completing reports, filing, and retrieving information.
• Assisting the teacher with child-centered activities and safety, and with record-keeping.
• Assisting with custodial duties in the classroom and playground supervision.
• Assisting with bus transportation safety and passenger seating.
• Assisting with kitchen duties to prepare healthy meals and snacks, and with dishwashing.

Education

Six months experience in varied roles (young children/cooking/cleaning)

Job description

Oregon Child Development Coalition, Inc. is seeking an entry-level Helper to assist center staff in daily operations in alignment with Head Start and licensing standards.

The role involves front-desk support, classroom assistance, bus and kitchen duties, and maintaining a safe, clean environment for young children. Six months of diverse experience is required, including work with children, cooking, or cleaning.