Program Aide On-Call

Position Title

Program Aide on call/Substitutes

Part-Time/Full-Time Regular

Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director

Head Start, U.S. Programs

For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children— the right to a healthy start in life, access to education, and a safe environment protected from harm. We work in some of the world’s hardest‑to‑reach places, including the United States. 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 various program sites and/or home visits.

You may be assigned to various classrooms, centers, bus routes, cafeterias, or kitchens as needed for program operations and will also assist with daily classroom management. You will ensure the safety and security of children and families you contact and adhere to Save the Children’s values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity, and Integrity.

* not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change

• 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 the workgroup and with children/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 (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls).
• Serve as a temporary substitute during the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher.

• Provide custodial support as needed, including picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming, cleaning windows, and minor building maintenance.
• Serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis.
• Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores such as dishwashing, portioning foods, and logging food temperatures.
• Prepare food and serve items for service, including special needs or disabilities accommodations.
• Participate in food service clean‑up, inventory, and other tasks as requested.
• Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed.
• Assist Cook or Assistant Cook in any reasonable capacity.
• Comply 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.
• Understand Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations.
• Be knowledgeable of preventing occupational disease and injury, including universal precautions.
• Promote Head Start in the community.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding Children, Families, and staff per policy.
• Thoroughly familiarize yourself with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook and Policies.

• Minimum age 18 years.
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Certification as required by federal, state, or local Head Start or childcare regulations.
• Within 90 days of employment, obtain and maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification.
• Knowledge of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool‑aged children.
• Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
• Relate sensitively with children and communicate effectively with staff, parents, and families.
• Follow directions and take initiative.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding family information.
• Work with children with disabilities.

• Physical ability to perform medium to heavy work up to 50 pounds occasionally.
• Clear pre‑employment background checks and compliance with health…