Program Aide

Job summary

In accordance with established program standards, provide assistance to center/program staff to ensure a safe, healthy and compliant environment for infants/toddlers and families enrolled in the Early Head Start/Head Start program (children ages 6 weeks up to age 5). Overall responsibilities include: assist with general classroom needs (e.g. remove trash from classroom or eating areas; collect, clean and return laundry to classroom); assist teaching staff in the classroom, on field trips and/or while children are being transported, as applicable; assist with communicating information to and from parents; assist with planning and implementing of parent meetings and promotion of parent involvement in activities; assist social and health services staff to collect information and data entry into computer system; assist kitchen staff as directed; perform office duties (e.g. answer phones, collect, deliver messages); perform other related duties as assigned.

Department

Head Start/Early Head Start

Reports to

Child Development Center (CDC) Supervisor

Requirements

Must have High School Diploma or GED with demonstrated experience in working with children 6 weeks up to age 3 and six months classroom experience with a current Infant/Toddler or Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, preferred or demonstration of active pursuit of CDA and/or equivalent combination of experience and/or education; valid State of Ohio Driver’s License and transportation, as position requires minimal travel; Summit County residency. Pre-employment drug screen, criminal background checks and post-employment physical conducted.

Pay rate

$16.31/hour (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 and other benefits as applicable to work classification

Classification

Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Schedule

11-Months, Monday-Friday

Site Assignment

Child Development Centers are located throughout Summit County. Worksite assignments are based on program needs and subject to change during the course of employment.

Posting Date

Continuous until Filled

Employment Application

Complete an application to express interest. Application for employment found: HERE

SEND RESUMES/APPLICATIONS TO

Community Action Akron Summit
Human Resources Department
55 East Mill Street
Akron, OH 44308

Or, E-mail Resume to: resumes@ca-akron.org

*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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