Program Aide On-Call

Save the Children US; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Health, dental, and vision coverage

Retirement savings plan

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Save the Children US is seeking a Program Aide on call/Substitutes in Concord, NC. This role involves providing educational, relational, and social experiences for infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children, helping them grow and develop. The position requires effective communication with children and families, and includes assisting in classroom, janitorial, and kitchen activities.

Applicants must be at least 18 years old, have a high school diploma or G.E.D., and obtain CPR certification. Compensation starts at $15/hour with a variety of benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Certification as required by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations.
• Must obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities.
• Support Teacher in various aspects of the program.
• Provide custodial support as needed.

Skills

Professional proficiency in spoken and written English

Ability to relate sensitively with children

Demonstrated ability to keep family information confidential

Ability to follow directions and take initiative

Education

Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.

Job description

Position Title: Program Aide on call/Substitutes

Employee Type: Part-Time/Full-Time Regular

Supervisor Title: Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director

Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs

Save the Children has been working for over 100 years to fight for the rights of children, ensuring a healthy start in life, access to education and a safe environment. To create positive, irreversible change for children and the future we all share.

The Role

Program Aides On‑Call are generalists responsible for providing educational, relational and social experiences for infants, toddlers and preschool‑aged children to foster growth and development in all developmental domains. This position reports to the Education and Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may involve travel to program sites and/or home visits.

Essential Duties

• Apply clear practice and procedures in day‑to‑day execution of job tasks.
• Organize and manage time to accomplish responsibilities.
• Keep manager informed of important issues.
• Build effective relationships within workgroup and with children/families.
• Understand and carry out oral and written instructions.

Classroom Assistance

• Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities.
• Support the Teacher in various aspects of the program as needed (e.g., Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out materials, making phone calls).
• Serve as a temporary substitute during the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher.

Janitorial Assistance

• Provide custodial support as needed, including picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning bathrooms, securing buildings, windows, and minor maintenance and repairs.
• May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis.

Kitchen Assistance

• Complete routine kitchen/dining room chores (dishwashing, portioning foods, logging temperatures, etc.).
• Prepare food and serve items for service before or after use, including preparation for children with special needs.
• Participate in food service clean up, inventory, and other requested tasks.
• Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed.
• Assist Cook or Assistant Cook in any capacity.
• Comply with all local, state and federal hygiene and sanitation standards.

Other General Job Duties

• May serve as a Bus Monitor.
• Attend all workshops and meetings as required.
• Attend staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Gain understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of occupational disease and injury prevention, universal precautions and contamination prevention.
• Promote Head Start positively in the community.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff.
• Familiarize thoroughly with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Human Resources Policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Certification as required by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future.
• Obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days of employment (or sooner if required).
• Demonstrated knowledge of 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 communicate effectively with staff, parents and families.
• Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Demonstrated ability to keep all family information strictly confidential.
• Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities.

Additional Qualifications

• Physical requirements: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work up to 50 pounds of force occasionally (and 20 to 5–10 pounds frequently), including sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, and grasping. Some duties require repetitive action and motion, keyboarding and computer use.
• Clear pre‑employment background check and certifications (criminal records, sex offender registry, employment and education verifications, child abuse registry if required).
• Must operate a motor vehicle; maintain a valid driver’s license and comply with Save the Children policies on safe operation of motor vehicles.
• Preferred: Current or former Head Start/Early Head Start parents.

Compensation

The base pay starts at $15/hour. Actual base salary may vary based on experience, credentials, internal peer base salary and other relevant qualifications.

About Us and Benefits

We offer a range of benefits to support an inclusive team:

• Paid time off: 10 days winter break, 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Health: Competitive health, dental and vision coverage for you and your family; employer‑paid short‑term and long‑term disability benefits.
• Health Savings Account (HSA): Option to enroll if enrolled in a High‑Deductible Health Plan with company matching contribution.
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options.
• Life insurance: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D).
• Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits.
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees.
• Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year).
• Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company‑hosted events.
• Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short‑term counseling, referrals and follow‑up services.
• Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning and development opportunities and mentorships; certification and tuition assistance.

Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a safe manner for children and protecting them from abuse. All representatives are prohibited from any activity that may result in child abuse. We are also committed to minimizing safety and security risks for employees, ensuring training, support and information to reduce risk exposure while maximizing program impact.

If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to [e-mail].