On-Call Early Childhood Aide for Education

Save the Children Head Start; Newbern (TN); On-site; USD 21,000 - 29,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Learning & growth opportunities

Job summary

Save the Children in Newbern, TN, is seeking a Program Aide on-call/substitutes 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 require travel to program sites or home visits.

You may be assigned to various classrooms, centers, bus routes, cafeterias or kitchens and will assist with daily classroom management and other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Minimum high school diploma or GED.
• Within 90 days, obtain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to relate sensitively with children and communicate with staff, parents and families.
• Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Clear pre-employment background checks and state/local requirements.

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 program duties and substitute as needed.
• Provide custodial support and basic kitchen/food service tasks as assigned.
• Attend workshops and meetings and participate in required staff and parent meetings.

Skills

English proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Save the Children in Newbern, TN, is seeking a Program Aide on-call/substitutes 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 require travel to program sites or home visits.

You may be assigned to various classrooms, centers, bus routes, cafeterias or kitchens and will assist with daily classroom management and other duties as needed.