Program Aide

Department:

Head Start Preschool / Early Head Start (Pregnant Women, Infants & Toddlers)

Reports to:

Child Development Center Supervisor

Job Summary:

Under supervision and in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards, Day Care Licensing Guidelines, and USDA/Food Service requirements, the Program Aide supports the classroom teaching team in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children enrolled in Head Start Preschool/Early Head Start. Responsibilities include assist with daily classroom activities and routines, active supervision, health and safety practices, and curriculum implementation while supporting each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development; help with meals, snacks, toileting, diapering, handwashing, dressing, classroom transitions, arrival and dismissal, indoor and outdoor learning activities, and special classroom events; help clean classroom materials, equipment, and learning areas; support positive guidance and classroom management strategies; follow health, safety, sanitation, confidentiality, and child health and safety requirements; participate in staff meetings, training, professional development, and program activities; and perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

Must have High School Diploma or GED with demonstrated experience in working with children 6 weeks up to age 5; and six-months classroom experience and/or equivalent combination of experience and/or education; Must be willing to work towards achievement of Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential and achieve within two years from date of hire. Proficient computer/word processing aptitude (i.e. ability to work in MS Applications such as MS Word, Excel, Outlook); Valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and transportation (travel may be required for classroom coverage and training); pre-employment fingerprint and background checks conducted (FBI, BCI&I, Sex Offender Registry and Child Abuse and Neglect) and post-employment physical.

Site Assignment:

Worksite is based on program needs and subject to change, during employment.

Work Schedule:

Year-Round with Agendy Paid Holidays

Pay Rate:

$17.22/hr; (Pay Level 6)

Benefits:

Medical, Life, Dental, Vision, Prescription, 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer matching, Paid-Time Off (PTO); Paid Holidays, Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and other benefits as applicable to work classification.

Classification:

Regular, Full-Time / Non-Exempt / Year-around / Monday–Friday / 8-hours per day (one hour unpaid lunch)

Posting Dates:

08/18/26 - Continuous Until Filled

EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION:

Complete an application to express interest. Application for employment found Application - CA

SEND RESUME TO:

Community Action Akron Summit
Application to: Human Resources Department
55 East Mill Street, Akron, Ohio 44308
Or, Email resume to [email protected]

*This position is subject to Ohio Association of Public Schools Employees-Local 146 Participation*

NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE.

We appreciate your interest in Community Action Akron Summit. If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a phone call or an email from Human Resources. Applications are retained for up to six months.

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