On-Call Child Programs Aide (Part-Time)

Save the Children US; Hartford City (IN); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Save the Children US in Indiana seeks a Program Aide On-Call to support infants, toddlers and preschoolers across classrooms and sites. This part-time role involves assisting teachers, managing daily activities, and helping ensure safety and development.

The position requires flexibility to travel between program sites, participate in training, and uphold Head Start standards while promoting the agency's values of accountability, collaboration, and integrity.

Qualifications

• Must be at minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Certification as applicable by Head Start or child care 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 the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.).
• Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher.
• Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to: picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs.
• Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.).
• Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities.
• 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.
• Attend workshops and meetings as deemed necessary.
• Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Job description

Save the Children US in Indiana seeks a Program Aide On-Call to support infants, toddlers and preschoolers across classrooms and sites. This part-time role involves assisting teachers, managing daily activities, and helping ensure safety and development.

The position requires flexibility to travel between program sites, participate in training, and uphold Head Start standards while promoting the agency's values of accountability, collaboration, and integrity.