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Save the Children US · 4 months ago

Program Aide On-Call

Covington, TN

Part-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Save the Children US is seeking Program Aides On-Call who are responsible for providing educational and social experiences for young children. The role involves assisting in classrooms, kitchens, and janitorial duties while ensuring the safety and well-being of children in various program settings.

CharityMedicalNon Profit

No H1B

U.S. Citizen Only

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

Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities

Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.)

Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher

Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to: picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs

May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis

Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.)

Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities

Participate in food service clean up, inventory and other food service tasks as requested

Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed

May be asked to assist Cook and or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity

Responsible for complying with all local, state and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation

May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor

Attend all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary

Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities

Responsible for gaining understanding Head Start Program Performance Standards and local child care licensing regulations

Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination

Positively promote Head Start in the community

Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures

Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them

Qualification

First Aid CertificationPediatric CPR CertificationChild Development KnowledgeEnglish ProficiencyConfidentiality SkillsDiversityInclusionFollow DirectionsWorking with DisabilitiesRelationship BuildingInitiativeCommunication Skills

Required

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 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

Demonstrated commitment to fostering an environment of diversity, inclusion, and belonging

Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping

Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment

This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles

Preferred

Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified

Benefits

Health, dental, vision and life insurances

Short-term and long-term disability coverage

Employee Assistance Program

403(b)

Generous vacation

Personal sick leave

Family leave

Parental/adoption leave

Commuter benefits

Dress for your day

Company

Save the Children US

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Save the Children is the leading independent organization creating lasting change in the lives of children in need in the United States and around the world.

Founded in 1932