Head Start Program Aide — Early Childhood Support

Save the Children US; Dyersburg (TN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Life insurance

Employee assistance program

Job summary

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

The role involves classroom, kitchen, and janitorial duties, with a focus on safety, confidentiality, and child safeguarding. You may cover shifts across various classrooms and bus routes as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Certification as applicable by Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future.
• Within 90 days of employment, must obtain 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.

Responsibilities

• Application of 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 the need arises.
• Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher.
• Provide custodial support as needed.
• May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis.
• Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned.
• Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use.
• Participate in food service clean up, inventory, and other food service tasks as requested.
• Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed.
• May be asked to assist Cook and/or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity.
• Responsible for complying with all local, state and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation.
• May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor.
• Attend all workshops and meetings as necessary.
• Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Responsible for gaining understanding Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication

Time management

Follow instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

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

The role involves classroom, kitchen, and janitorial duties, with a focus on safety, confidentiality, and child safeguarding. You may cover shifts across various classrooms and bus routes as needed.