Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Part-time
Compensation
Type:
Hourly
Rate:
Exact $15.00
Work Schedule
Flexible
On-call
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
flexible scheduling
Job Description
Save the Children is a renowned global organization dedicated to advancing the rights and wellbeing of children around the world. With over 100 years of impactful work, Save the Children focuses on ensuring that children receive a healthy start in life, have access to quality education, and grow up in safe environments that protect them from harm and neglect. The organization operates in more than 100 countries, including the United States, working tirelessly in some of the most challenging and hard-to-reach areas globally. Save the Children's commitment to creating positive, lasting change makes it a leader in child advocacy and... Show More
Job Requirements
- Must be at minimum 18 years of age
- obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days of employment
- ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds occasionally
- clear pre-employment background check including criminal records and child abuse registry
- maintain valid driver’s license and comply with motor vehicle policies
- current or former Head Start/Early Head Start parent preference for qualified candidates
Job Qualifications
- Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D.
- certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations
- professional proficiency in spoken and written English
- demonstrated knowledge of basics of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
- ability to relate sensitively with children and work effectively with staff, parents and families
- proven ability to follow directions and take initiative
- ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential
- demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities
Job Duties
- Apply 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 and families
- 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 needed
- serve as a temporary substitute for teaching staff
- provide custodial support including cleaning and minor maintenance
- serve as custodian in absence of regular custodian
- complete routine kitchen and dining room chores
- prepare and serve food, including for children with special needs
- participate in food service clean up and inventory
- substitute for regular kitchen staff as needed
- comply with hygiene and sanitation standards
- serve as a bus monitor as required
- attend workshops and meetings
- attend staff and parent meetings and activities
- understand Head Start program standards and childcare regulations
- promote Head Start positively in the community
- maintain strict confidentiality
- adhere to all Save the Children employee policies and procedures
Job Qualifications
Experience
Entry Level (1-2 years)
Job Location
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