Program Aide On-Call

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

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest-to-reach places – over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you’re creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share.

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 in all developmental domains. This position reports to the Education and Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may be expected to travel to the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens as deemed necessary for the functioning of the program operations and will also assist with daily classroom management and other duties and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and adhere to the agency’s values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity.

• 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.
• Classroom Assistance — Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities and support the Teacher in any aspect of the program as needed (e.g., Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls).
• Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher.
• Janitorial Assistance — Provide custodial support and related duties; may serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis.
• Kitchen Assistance — Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores, prepare food and serve items, and participate in food service tasks as requested. Ensure hygiene and sanitation standards are met.
• May be asked to assist Cook and/or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity.
• Maintain confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff per policies and procedures.
• Other general duties as needed, including possibility of serving as a Bus Monitor and attending required meetings and activities.

• Must be at minimum 18 years of age.
• Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.
• Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare 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.

• Physical Requirements specific to essential functions: ability to perform medium to heavy physical work; capable of exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and up to 5-10 pounds constantly; includes standing, walking, bending, and manual tasks.
• Clear pre-employment background checks and health requirements as required by state/local regulations.
• Must operate a motor vehicle for essential duties; valid driver’s license required.
• Current or former Head Start/Early Head Start parents may receive preference.

The base pay for this position starts at $15/hour. Actual base salary may vary based on experience, credentials, internal equity, and other role-specific qualifications.

We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal:

• Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year.
• Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits.
• Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA with employer contributions.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options.
• Life: Agency-paid life and AD&D benefits.
• Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits
• Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or 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 learning opportunities, mentorships, certification and tuition assistance.

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Save the Children is committed to safe operations for the children we serve and to protecting those we interact with. All representatives are prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in child abuse. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to applicantsupport@savechildren.org.