On-Call Early Childhood Program Aide

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

Job summary

Save the Children US is seeking a part-time Program Aide On-Call to support multiple classroom and program activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. You will assist staff, manage daily tasks, and help ensure safe, engaging environments across various sites and routes.

You may travel between program sites and home visits as needed, performing general duties, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding Head Start standards and child-safety obligations.

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 (or sooner if required by local/state regulations).
• 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

• 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.

Skills

English proficiency

Interpersonal communication

Confidentiality

Following directions

Disability awareness

Education

High school diploma / GED

Head Start/child care regulations certification

Job description

Save the Children US is seeking a part-time Program Aide On-Call to support multiple classroom and program activities for infants, toddlers and preschoolers. You will assist staff, manage daily tasks, and help ensure safe, engaging environments across various sites and routes.

You may travel between program sites and home visits as needed, performing general duties, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding Head Start standards and child-safety obligations.