Program Aide On-Call

Save the Children; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 17,047 - 24,280; Part time

Job summary

Save the Children in Troy, NC seeks a Program Aide on call/Substitutes to support infants, toddlers and preschoolers within Head Start. The role reports to the Education & Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may travel to sites and conduct home visits.

Responsibilities include assisting classroom activities, supporting teachers, and performing janitorial duties as needed. Requires 18+ years, a HS diploma or GED, and CPR/First Aid within 90 days.

Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Certification as required by Head Start/childcare regulations.
• First aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days.
• Ability to relate to children and communicate with families.
• Ability to work with infants, toddlers, and preschool children.
• Confidentiality regarding children and families.

Responsibilities

• Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities.
• Support the Teacher in program activities and events.
• Serve as a temporary substitute during absences.
• Provide custodial support and maintain cleanliness.
• Prepare and serve food, monitor temperatures as needed.
• Adhere to Head Start Performance Standards and policies.

Skills

English proficiency

Communication skills

Time management

Relating to children

Education

High school diploma or GED

Head Start/childcare regs certification

Job description

HS-S Pied Main Troy NC
414 S. Main Street
Troy, NC 27371, USA

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

Role Overview

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

Essential Duties

• Apply clear practice and procedure in day-to-day execution of work.
• Organize self and manage time to get tasks completed.
• Keep manager informed of important issues.
• Build effective relationships within the work group 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 any aspect of the program as needed (e.g., Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting classroom materials, making phone calls).
• Serve as a temporary substitute during the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher.

Janitorial Assistance

• Provide custodial support (picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, minor maintenance).
• Serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian when required.
• Complete routine kitchen/dining room chores (dishwashing, portioning foods, logging temperatures).
• Prepare and serve food, including special needs requirements.
• Participate in food service clean-up, inventory, and other tasks as requested.
• Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed.
• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal hygiene and sanitation standards.

Other General Job Duties

• Serve as a Bus Monitor, if required.
• Attend workshops, meetings, staff and parent meetings, and community activities.
• Understand Head Start Program Performance Standards and local licensing regulations.
• Maintain knowledge of occupational disease and injury prevention regulations.
• Promote Head Start positively in the community.
• Maintain strict confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff.
• Adhere to the Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook and related policies.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum 18 years of age.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Certification as required by federal, state, or local Head Start/childcare regulations.
• Obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children.
• Proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Ability to relate sensitively with children and communicate effectively with staff, parents, and families.
• Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative.
• Confidentiality around family information.
• Ability to work with children with disabilities.

Additional Qualifications

• Must perform medium to heavy physical work, lifting up to 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently, and 5‑10 pounds continuously; must also perform routine mandatory actions such as standing, walking, and using a keyboard.
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Compensation

The base pay for this position starts at $15/hour, subject to variation based on experience, credentials, internal peer comparison, and other qualifications.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities. This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.