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Program Aide

Job in Gardner, Worcester County, Massachusetts, 01440, USA
Listing for: Making Opportunity Count
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-08-30
Job specializations:
  • Social Work
    Child Development/Support
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 15 - 22.41 USD Hourly USD 15.00 22.41 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

MOC’s mission is to empower families to achieve economic security by eliminating barriers and creating opportunities. To alleviate poverty, we deliver a variety of services including childcare, education, workforce development, nutrition, health, and community and housing support.

Position Overview:

The Program Aide is responsible for acting as the backup bus monitor and providing support in assigned buildings.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
  • The Program Aide assures that all children are on the bus, remain seated, and are always buckled into their safety restraints
  • The Program Aide keeps an attendance list of children on the bus and checks them off as they disembark
  • Helps children off the bus at school and at home
  • The Program Aide assures that children get off at the right bus stop and that they are met by an approved person for release as designated on blue card
  • Assists children in crossing street where needed
  • Assists the driver in assuring that all children have left the bus at the end of the route
  • Reports problems on bus to supervisor
  • The Program Aide keeps the Program cell phone on your person and turned on in case of an emergency during bus routes
  • Assists with lunch pick-up and delivery when needed

    Report to assigned building and take direction from building specialists
  • Answers phones
  • Greets parents/visitors to the program.
  • The Program Aide makes photocopies
  • Prepares bulletin boards
  • Organizes storage areas
  • Performs all other duties as assigned
Required

Qualifications and Skills:
  • High School diploma or equivalent
  • Ability to maintain confidentiality
  • Ability to work with other adults and with children
  • Willingness to attend training and learn new ways to work with and guide young children
  • Ability to follow directions
  • Ability to work with diverse populations, within the community and with agency staff members
  • Fulfillment of all specified health and safety clearance requirements (Physical, Mantoux, MMR)
  • Reliable transportation
  • Must be available to work split shifts
Physical Requirements:
  • Must be able to walk, bend, sit on floor, and climb stairs
  • Must be able to lift up to 40 pounds to lift children and/or work-related equipment
Other duties:

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.

Compensation:

A salary within the range of $15.00 to $22.41 per hour will be provided to the successful candidate having met the minimum requirements for the position consistent with the MOC compensation philosophy. The candidate’s exact placement will be determined based on factors consistent with MOC’s compensation framework. MOC offers a competitive benefits package including:

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Company Paid Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • 15 Paid Vacation Days
  • 12 Paid Sick Days
  • 13 Paid Holidays
  • Student Loan Forgiveness Assistance
  • Pet Insurance
  • Employee Discounts
  • Professional Development Opportunities
  • On-Demand early pay access
  • Immediate 403b Employer Contribution, 100% Vesting on Day One!
EEO Statement:

Making Opportunity Count is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, gender identity, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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