Save the Children US · 4 months ago
Program Aide On-Call
Hamburg, AR
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$15/hr - $15/hrSave the Children is a long-established organization dedicated to advocating for children's rights globally. The Program Aide On-Call role involves providing educational and social experiences for young children to support their development while ensuring safety and security in various settings.
CharityMedicalNon Profit
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 necessary
Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities
Responsible for gaining understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare 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
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 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 related to essential functions: 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. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use
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 will 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
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 if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution.
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options.
Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (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 & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance.
Company
Save the Children US
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
1001-5000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
Save the Children US has a track record of offering H1B sponsorships. Please note that this does not
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Trends of Total Sponsorships
2025 (5)
2024 (2)
2022 (2)
2021 (2)
2020 (1)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$0.65MKey Investors
Education Cannot WaitAmazon Web Services
2025-11-18Grant· $0.65M
2022-11-29Grant
Leadership Team
Ken Murdoch
Current Director of US Programs Operations and Logistics - Former VP/CIO of IT and Building Op's
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