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Performs imaging procedures/treatments according to radiology practice standards in order to aid in the diagnosis and/or treatment of disease. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Demonstrates a thorough understanding of Radiologic principals/theory and utilizes the most appropriate technique and positioning for optimal procedures/treatments, as demonstrated by procedure/treatment results. Develops appropriate procedure/treatment plan. Implements procedure/treatment plan utilizing established hospital protocols/guidelines. Completes documentation as required to comply with hospital policies and procedures. Maintains equipment, procedure/treatment rooms, and work areas in a neat and safe condition to ensure the safety of patients and staff. Participates in hospital and departmental Performance Improvement activities to ensure that patient care is consistent with established standards. Completes assigned goals. Requirements, Preferences and Experience Education Minimum: Registered by American Registry of Radiologic Technologists with Registry in Radiography ARRT (R) required. Registry in CT ARRT (CT) preferred. Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required within 30 days of hire date. Experience Minimum: 6 months experience in specialty area as required to meet all CT competencies at the end of orientation period. Licensure, Registration, Certification Preferred: ARRT(CT) Minimum: STATE LICENSE AS REQUIRED;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ARRT(R) Special Skills Minimum: Basic computer literacy skills. About Baptist Memorial Health Care At Baptist, we owe our success to our colleagues, who have both technical expertise and a compassionate attitude. Every day they carry out Christ's three-fold ministry-healing, preaching and teaching. And, we reward their efforts with compensation and benefits packages that are highly competitive in the Mid-South health care community. For two consecutive years, Baptist has won a Best in Benefits award for offering the best benefit plans compared with their peer groups. Winners are chosen based on plan designs, premiums and the results of a Benefits Benchmarking Survey. At Baptist, We Offer: Competitive salaries Paid vacation/time off Continuing education opportunities Generous retirement plan Health insurance, including dental and vision Sick leave Service awards Free parking Short-term disability Life insurance Health care and dependent care spending accounts Education assistance/continuing education Employee referral program Job Summary: Position: 3997 - Technologist-CT Facility: BMH - Tipton Hospital Department: TC Rad Diagnostic BMH Tipton Category: Radiology & Imaging Type: Clinical Work Type: PRN Work Schedule: Rotating Location: US:TN:Covington

Adelphi is seeking a school psychologist to provide to provide comprehensive psychoeducational and school -based psychological services at a school facility in Somerville, Tennessee. Job Quick Facts: • ID: BD -1209 -01 • Profession: School Psychologist • Location: Somerville, Tennessee • Facility Type: School • Job Type: Contract • Shift Schedule: Mon -Friday 8 hours a day • Rate: $ 60 -70 DOE Requirements: • Master's degree or PHD • Active TN licensure Responsibilities: • Facilitate Child Find activities through record review and identification of suspected educational disabilities. • Conduct psychoeducational assessments for identified and suspected students. • Participate in IEP meetings and provide service recommendations. • Complete required reevaluations and determine need for updated testing. • Consult with educational staff and related service providers. • Collaborate with regional and state professionals to support student needs. • Maintain accurate documentation and ensure regulatory compliance. • Any other duties as assigned.

Early Head Start Teacher Employee Type: Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Center Director or Manager, Education & Inclusion Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role The Early Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for infants and toddlers, designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. In each Early Head Start classroom, two Early Head Start Teachers work together to lead child development activities with support from Program Aides and Volunteers. In collaboration with a co-Teacher, you will be responsible for the general, day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start classroom, verifying legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations. You will create and nurture strong partnerships with families and ensure that program quality is of the highest standards. You will report directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, you are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that you come in contact with, adhering to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) *not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change In collaboration with a co-Teacher, develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for preschool. Guide and facilitate activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Select and set up equipment and materials in the classroom and ensure a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment. Practice responsive caregiving to promote relational learning and include individualized and small group activities that integrate appropriate routines into a flexible schedule of learning experiences. Plan and conduct conferences (minimum 2) and home visits (minimum of 2) or more often as needed to ensure parents/caregiver is well informed on their child's progress of development and learning, routines, activities and behavior and assist parents in developing observational skills. Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems. Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families. Plan, conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings; maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessments. Work with Program Aides and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities. Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure that the playground is safe. Eat with and assist children in eating during mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. Ensure that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering, and toilet habits. Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children, such as encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. Create an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually. Work in cooperation with Manager of Education & Inclusion to develop and document progress on professional development plans; actively engage in professional development activities to increase qualifications. Keep the classroom clean and organized. Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods and services. Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have been picked up by parent/legal guardian. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or a related degree with early childhood equivalent coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English. Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels-whether internal or external-in the provision of high-quality services to children and families. Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; great problem solving and time management skills. Demonstrated ability to follow established and communicated directions and take initiative. Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Proven ability to relate sensitively to children. Proven ability to keep all required information strictly confidential. Must participate in professional development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families). If in North Carolina, holding a Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Licensure preferred. Additional Qualifications Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding, and computer use. Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. Health:Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. Life:Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). Family:Parental/adoption, fertility benefits Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.

Nutrition that Works, LLC is seeking a consultant dietitian to join our team. Opportunity is serving our Long Term Care facility located in Ripley, TN for 6 hours/week. Enjoy a flexible schedule and excellent pay! * Completing clinical nutrition assessments * Documenting using the Nutrition Care Process in the EMR system * Collaborating with the interdisciplinary care plan team * Completing the MDS - Section K * Calculating TF * Making recommendations for wounds and significant wt changes Requirements: * Credentialed by the CDR * Dietetic Licensure * Positive attitude * Client Centered * Good communication skills To apply visit: Nutrition that Works, LLC has provided Registered Dietitian services to health care communities for over 15 years. Please check out our team's testimonials and apply at ****************************

Provides initial emergency measures and continuum of care on neonatal, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients within the level of training as a Paramedic. Performs in the pre-hospital environment to the Paramedic level of training established by state guidelines. Performs in the hospital setting under the direct supervision of a registered nurse or physician as credentialed by the hospital Medical Executive Professional Committee. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Performs as a Paramedic for Ambulance Service and for the Emergency Department Completes forms for Ambulance Service in accordance with EMS/hospital policies & procedures. Maintains ambulances and equipment. Participates in EMS Performance Improvement Process. Performs patient-focused care. Participates in activities designed to improve health care delivery. Completes assigned goals. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required A current driver's license with acceptable driving record as per Ambulance Service Fleet Safety Policies including completion of EVOC or EMD course as required by operating state. (Class F) Preferred/Desired Licensure Certified in Mississippi, Licensed in Tennessee PALS or PEEP within one year of hire date. NALS and PHTLS preferred. Minimum Required BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE;ACLS;PARAMED Preferred/Desired

Program Aide On-Call Employee Type: Part-Time Supervisor Title: Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director Division: U.S. Programs & Advocacy 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 the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens as deemed necessary for the functioning of the program operations, and will also assist with daily classroom management and other duties and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and adhere to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. As a Save the Children employee who will come into contact with children on a routine basis, the position is expected to prevent child abuse in every situation by striving, through mental awareness, good practice and training, to minimize risk to children. The position must take positive steps to protect children who may be a subject of concern and report, respond to any instance of child abuse, and promote training and awareness around all child-safeguarding obligations. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) 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 workgroup and with children/families. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Classroom Assistance Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities. Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher. Janitorial Assistance Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to: picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs. May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis. Kitchen Assistance Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.). Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities. Participate in food service clean up, inventory and other food service tasks as requested. Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed. May be asked to assist Cook and or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity. Responsible for complying with all local, state and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation. Other General Job Duties May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor. Attend all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary. Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities. Responsible for gaining understanding Head Start Program Performance Standards and local child care licensing regulations. Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. Positively promote Head Start in the community. Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them. Required Qualifications Must be at minimum 18 years of age. Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or child care regulations, now or as amended in the future. Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you.

Provides direct and indirect patient care in the assigned care setting. Communicates and collaborates with physicians, leadership, co-workers, and other multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient outcomes. Provides high quality patient care utilizing critical thinking, nursing processes, decision making, compassion, integrity, respect, and empathy. Preserves the patient's autonomy, dignity, and rights, and restores health whenever possible. Able to perform general nursing duties, patient education, and prioritization. Performs other duties as assigned. Responsibilities Assesses the patient appropriately and accurately based on their medical condition. Has knowledge of ordered medications and administers as prescribed. Provides care appropriate to the condition and age of the patient including basic self-care activities. Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Demonstrates ability to utilize nursing knowledge to perform treatments and provide services. Communicates/collaborates with multidisciplinary team in providing patient care. Demonstrates an ability to assist physicians with procedures and performs services requiring technical and manual skills. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family; communicates with social services regarding both hospital and post discharge needs. Demonstrates cost-effective practices and non-wasteful usage of supplies, linen, and charge items. Prioritizes patient care effectively and efficiently. Promotes patient safety by reducing the risk of unnecessary harm associated with health care. Assumes lifelong learning related to the nursing profession. Specifications Experience Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Education Minimum Required Graduate of an accredited nursing program. Preferred/Desired Training Minimum Required Preferred/Desired Special Skills Minimum Required Computer literacy Preferred/Desired Licensure Minimum Required RN;BLS CERTIFICATION WITHIN 14 DAYS OF HIRE, NRP Preferred/Desired ACLS/PALS Specialty Certification

Assistant Teacher Employee Type: Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Teacher, Head Start or Center Director Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role Assistant Teacher assists in the instruction of preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. You will be responsible for assisting the Teacher in the general day-to-day operations of the Head Start classroom. You will assist in creating and nurturing strong partnerships with families and ensuring that instruction is consistent with best practice and at the highest level of quality, in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Assistant Teachers are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that they come into contact with, adhering to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaborations, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) *not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change Engage with children during all activities throughout the day; provide constant supervision of children during all learning activities indoors and outdoors and ensure safe environment. Assist in planning and conducting activities with Head Start Teacher to meet individual needs of children in accordance with the daily schedule. Guide and facilitate activities with Head Start Teacher including classroom projects and field trips. Maintain classroom management using developmentally appropriate techniques.  Provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment; interact with children one-on-one and in small groups. Build effective relationships within the organization, the children and their families. Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time Work closely with management to ensure program compliments Head Start Program Performance Standards. Serve as a liaison between staff and parents; partner with parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. Participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's individual development and progress. Eat with and assist children with eating at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. Assist children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth and toilet habits. Assist the Head Start Teacher in record keeping; conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings. Participate in staff meetings, committees and training sessions. Assist in the mobilization and documentation of matching in-kind activities, goods and services. Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program. In cooperation with supervisor, develop and document progress on professional development plan. Will be required to take the lead in the absence of a teacher. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications Child Development Associate (CDA) or credential of a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential or be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; ability to follow directions and take initiative. Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels, including students, families, coworkers, and community members. Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Head Start Teacher, other staff, parents and community partners in the provision of high-quality services to children and families. Proven ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and on-line client management systems. Must participate in professional development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS Preferred Qualifications Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families). If in North Carolina, holding a Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Licensure preferred. Additional Qualifications Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of your contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.

The Early Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for infants and toddlers, designed to promote social-emotional, physical and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. In each Early Head Start classroom, two Early Head Start Teachers work together to lead child development activities with support from Program Aides and Volunteers. In collaboration with a Co-Teacher, this position is responsible for the general, day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start classroom, verifying legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The Teacher creates and nurtures strong partnerships with families and ensures that program quality is of the highest standards. The Teacher reports directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, the Early Head Start Teacher is required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with, adhering to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. As a Save the Children employee who comes into contact with children on a routine basis, you are expected to prevent child abuse in every situation by striving, through mental awareness, good practice and training, to minimize risk to children. You must take positive steps to protect children who may be a subject of concern and report and respond to any instance of child abuse and promote training and awareness around all child safeguarding obligations. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) * In collaboration with a Co-Teacher, develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for preschool. * Guide and facilitate activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. * Select and set up equipment and materials in the classroom and ensure a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment. * Practice responsive caregiving to promote relational learning and include individualized and small group activities that integrate appropriate routines into a flexible schedule of learning experiences. * Plan and conduct conferences (minimum 2) and home visits (minimum of 2) or more often as needed to ensure parents/caregiver is well informed on their child's progress of development and learning, routines, activities and behavior and assist parents in developing observational skills. * Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems. * Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families. * Plan, conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings; maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work and developmental assessments. * Work with Program Aides and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities. * Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. * Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure that the playground is safe. * Eat with and assist children in eating during mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. * Ensure that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering and toilet habits. * Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children such as encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. * Create an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually. * Work in cooperation with Manager of Education & Inclusion to develop and document progress on professional development plan; actively engage in professional development activities to increase qualifications. * Keep classroom clean and organized. * Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods and services. * Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have been pick up by parent/legal guardian. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications * At a minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. * Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; great problem solving and time management skills. Ability to follow directions and take initiative. * Experience working with infants and toddlers. * Ability to work collaboratively with parents, other staff and community partners in the provision of high-quality services to children and families. * Knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/ Early Head Start program. * Ability to relate sensitively with children. * Ability to keep all information strictly confidential. * Must participate in professional development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. Clear criminal records check (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. To drive agency vehicles (if applicable), must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Save the Children Head Start insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to Save the Children Head Start. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Preferred Qualifications * Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families). Why you should join the Save the Children Team… Save the Children US offers outstanding benefits that include health, dental, vision and life insurances, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b), generous vacation, personal sick leave, family leave, parental/adoption leave, commuter benefits, dress for your day, and much more. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in YOU! About Save the Children No matter your role when you join Save the Children, each and every day you will challenge yourself to devote your skills, talent and expertise to changing the world for kids. It's an ambitious goal, and a meaningful one no matter how you see yourself professionally: an accountant, a writer, a data analyst, a teacher, a driver, a designer, or any one of the hundreds of dozens of roles we're looking to fill every day. You see, Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisis - transforming their lives and the future we share. Our work for children and their families requires that we commit-at every opportunity-to work together to identify and dismantle persistent systemic and structural racism, inequality, and any other forms of discrimination in this country and beyond. As an anti-racist organization, Save the Children will not tolerate discrimination in any form-in our employment practices, amongst our staff, in our leadership or toward the people we serve. We stand in solidarity with all people to fight for equal rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children's policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

Program Aide On-Call Employee Type: Part-Time Supervisor Title: Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director Division: U.S. Programs & Advocacy 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 the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens as deemed necessary for the functioning of the program operations, and will also assist with daily classroom management and other duties and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and adhere to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. As a Save the Children employee who will come into contact with children on a routine basis, the position is expected to prevent child abuse in every situation by striving, through mental awareness, good practice and training, to minimize risk to children. The position must take positive steps to protect children who may be a subject of concern and report, respond to any instance of child abuse, and promote training and awareness around all child-safeguarding obligations. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) * 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 workgroup and with children/families. * Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Classroom Assistance * Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities. * Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). * Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher. Janitorial Assistance * Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to: picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs. * May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis. Kitchen Assistance * Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.). * Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities. * Participate in food service clean up, inventory and other food service tasks as requested. * Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed. * May be asked to assist Cook and or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity. * Responsible for complying with all local, state and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation. Other General Job Duties * May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor. * Attend all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary. * Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities. * Responsible for gaining understanding Head Start Program Performance Standards and local child care licensing regulations. * Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. * Positively promote Head Start in the community. * Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them. Required Qualifications * Must be at minimum 18 years of age. * Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. * Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or child care regulations, now or as amended in the future. * Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). * Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. * Professional proficiency in spoken and written English * Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. * Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. * Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. * Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you.

Assistant Teacher Employee Type: Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Teacher, Head Start or Center Director Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role Assistant Teacher assists in the instruction of preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth. You will be responsible for assisting the Teacher in the general day-to-day operations of the Head Start classroom. You will assist in creating and nurturing strong partnerships with families and ensuring that instruction is consistent with best practice and at the highest level of quality, in compliance with Head Start Program Performance Standards. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Assistant Teachers are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that they come into contact with, adhering to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaborations, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) * not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change * Engage with children during all activities throughout the day; provide constant supervision of children during all learning activities indoors and outdoors and ensure safe environment. * Assist in planning and conducting activities with Head Start Teacher to meet individual needs of children in accordance with the daily schedule. * Guide and facilitate activities with Head Start Teacher including classroom projects and field trips. * Maintain classroom management using developmentally appropriate techniques. * Provide a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment; interact with children one-on-one and in small groups. * Build effective relationships within the organization, the children and their families. * Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time * Work closely with management to ensure program compliments Head Start Program Performance Standards. * Serve as a liaison between staff and parents; partner with parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. * Participate in parent-teacher conferences to discuss children's individual development and progress. * Eat with and assist children with eating at mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. * Assist children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth and toilet habits. * Assist the Head Start Teacher in record keeping; conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings. * Participate in staff meetings, committees and training sessions. * Assist in the mobilization and documentation of matching in-kind activities, goods and services. * Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have left the program. * In cooperation with supervisor, develop and document progress on professional development plan. * Will be required to take the lead in the absence of a teacher. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications * Child Development Associate (CDA) or credential of a state-awarded certificate that meets or exceeds the requirements for a CDA credential or be enrolled in a CDA credential program to be completed within two years of the time of hire. * Professional proficiency in spoken and written English * Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. * Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; ability to follow directions and take initiative. * Demonstrated ability to communicate and collaborate successfully with individuals and teams at all levels, including students, families, coworkers, and community members. * Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with Head Start Teacher, other staff, parents and community partners in the provision of high-quality services to children and families. * Proven ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. * Professional proficiency in Microsoft Office suite and on-line client management systems. * Must participate in professional development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS Preferred Qualifications * Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families). * If in North Carolina, holding a Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Licensure preferred. Additional Qualifications * Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. * Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. * This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. * Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: * Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. * Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. * Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of your contribution. * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. * Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). * Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits * Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees * Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) * Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events * Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services * Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.

Early Head Start Teacher Employee Type: Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Center Director or Manager, Education & Inclusion Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role The Early Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for infants and toddlers, designed to promote social-emotional, physical, and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. In each Early Head Start classroom, two Early Head Start Teachers work together to lead child development activities with support from Program Aides and Volunteers. In collaboration with a co-Teacher, you will be responsible for the general, day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start classroom, verifying legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations. You will create and nurture strong partnerships with families and ensure that program quality is of the highest standards. You will report directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, you are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that you come in contact with, adhering to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) * not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change * In collaboration with a co-Teacher, develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for preschool. * Guide and facilitate activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. * Select and set up equipment and materials in the classroom and ensure a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment. * Practice responsive caregiving to promote relational learning and include individualized and small group activities that integrate appropriate routines into a flexible schedule of learning experiences. * Plan and conduct conferences (minimum 2) and home visits (minimum of 2) or more often as needed to ensure parents/caregiver is well informed on their child's progress of development and learning, routines, activities and behavior and assist parents in developing observational skills. * Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems. * Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families. * Plan, conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings; maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work, and developmental assessments. * Work with Program Aides and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities. * Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. * Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure that the playground is safe. * Eat with and assist children in eating during mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. * Ensure that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering, and toilet habits. * Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children, such as encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. * Create an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually. * Work in cooperation with Manager of Education & Inclusion to develop and document progress on professional development plans; actively engage in professional development activities to increase qualifications. * Keep the classroom clean and organized. * Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods and services. * Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have been picked up by parent/legal guardian. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications * Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or a related degree with early childhood equivalent coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children. * Professional proficiency in spoken and written English. * Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels-whether internal or external-in the provision of high-quality services to children and families. * Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; great problem solving and time management skills. * Demonstrated ability to follow established and communicated directions and take initiative. * Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. * Proven ability to relate sensitively to children. * Proven ability to keep all required information strictly confidential. * Must participate in professional development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS. Preferred Qualifications * Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families). * If in North Carolina, holding a Birth-Kindergarten (B-K) Licensure preferred. Additional Qualifications * Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding, and computer use. * Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. * This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. * Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: * Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. * Health:Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. * Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution. * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA):Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. * Life:Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). * Family:Parental/adoption, fertility benefits * Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees * Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) * Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events * Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services * Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.

Program Aide on call/Substitutes Employee Type: Part-Time/Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role 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 the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens as deemed necessary for the functioning of the program operations and will also assist with daily classroom management and other duties and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and adhere to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) *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 workgroup and with children/families. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Classroom Assistance Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities. Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher. Janitorial Assistance Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs. May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis. Kitchen Assistance Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.). Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities. Participate in food service clean up, inventory, and other food service tasks as requested. Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed. May be asked to assist Cook and or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity. Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation. Other General Job Duties May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor. Attend all workshops and meetings as necessary. Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities. Responsible for gaining understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations. Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. Positively promote Head Start in the community. Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them. Required Qualifications Must be at minimum 18 years of age. Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future. Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Additional Qualifications Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. This position will require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Position Title: Program Aide on call/Substitutes Employee Type: Part-Time/Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs (Create your job description by downloading this template and “save as” a new file) Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role 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 the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens as deemed necessary for the functioning of the program operations and will also assist with daily classroom management and other duties and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and adhere to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) *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 workgroup and with children/families. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Classroom Assistance Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities. Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher. Janitorial Assistance Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs. May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis. Kitchen Assistance Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.). Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities. Participate in food service clean up, inventory, and other food service tasks as requested. Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed. May be asked to assist Cook and or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity. Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation. Other General Job Duties May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor. Attend all workshops and meetings as necessary. Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities. Responsible for gaining understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations. Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. Positively promote Head Start in the community. Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them. Required Qualifications Must be at minimum 18 years of age. Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future. Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Additional Qualifications Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. This position will require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Compensation The base pay for this position starts at $15/hour. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, experience, credentials, base salary of internal peers and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.

The Early Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for infants and toddlers, designed to promote social-emotional, physical and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. In each Early Head Start classroom, two Early Head Start Teachers work together to lead child development activities with support from Program Aides and Volunteers. In collaboration with a Co-Teacher, this position is responsible for the general, day-to-day operations of the Early Head Start classroom, verifying legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations. The Teacher creates and nurtures strong partnerships with families and ensures that program quality is of the highest standards. The Teacher reports directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, the Early Head Start Teacher is required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with, adhering to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. As a Save the Children employee who comes into contact with children on a routine basis, you are expected to prevent child abuse in every situation by striving, through mental awareness, good practice and training, to minimize risk to children. You must take positive steps to protect children who may be a subject of concern and report and respond to any instance of child abuse and promote training and awareness around all child safeguarding obligations. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) In collaboration with a Co-Teacher, develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans and educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for preschool. Guide and facilitate activities of the children including daily classroom activities and field trips. Select and set up equipment and materials in the classroom and ensure a safe and developmentally appropriate learning environment. Practice responsive caregiving to promote relational learning and include individualized and small group activities that integrate appropriate routines into a flexible schedule of learning experiences. Plan and conduct conferences (minimum 2) and home visits (minimum of 2) or more often as needed to ensure parents/caregiver is well informed on their child's progress of development and learning, routines, activities and behavior and assist parents in developing observational skills. Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems. Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families. Plan, conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings; maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work and developmental assessments. Work with Program Aides and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities. Protect the safety of children by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure that the playground is safe. Eat with and assist children in eating during mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. Ensure that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering and toilet habits. Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children such as encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. Create an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually. Work in cooperation with Manager of Education & Inclusion to develop and document progress on professional development plan; actively engage in professional development activities to increase qualifications. Keep classroom clean and organized. Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods and services. Work may require the flexibility to stay until all children have been pick up by parent/legal guardian. Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications At a minimum, a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or comparable credential and have been trained or have equivalent coursework in early childhood development with a focus on infant and toddler development. Strong interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; great problem solving and time management skills. Ability to follow directions and take initiative. Experience working with infants and toddlers. Ability to work collaboratively with parents, other staff and community partners in the provision of high-quality services to children and families. Knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/ Early Head Start program. Ability to relate sensitively with children. Ability to keep all information strictly confidential. Must participate in professional development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS. Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. Clear criminal records check (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. To drive agency vehicles (if applicable), must have a valid driver's license and be insurable by the Save the Children Head Start insurance carrier and have a Motor Vehicle Record acceptable to Save the Children Head Start. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Preferred Qualifications Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families). Why you should join the Save the Children Team… Save the Children US offers outstanding benefits that include health, dental, vision and life insurances, short-term and long-term disability coverage, an Employee Assistance Program, 403(b), generous vacation, personal sick leave, family leave, parental/adoption leave, commuter benefits, dress for your day, and much more. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in YOU! About Save the Children No matter your role when you join Save the Children, each and every day you will challenge yourself to devote your skills, talent and expertise to changing the world for kids. It's an ambitious goal, and a meaningful one no matter how you see yourself professionally: an accountant, a writer, a data analyst, a teacher, a driver, a designer, or any one of the hundreds of dozens of roles we're looking to fill every day. You see, Save the Children believes every child deserves a future. In the United States and around the world, we give children a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn and protection from harm. We do whatever it takes for children - every day and in times of crisis - transforming their lives and the future we share. Our work for children and their families requires that we commit-at every opportunity-to work together to identify and dismantle persistent systemic and structural racism, inequality, and any other forms of discrimination in this country and beyond. As an anti-racist organization, Save the Children will not tolerate discrimination in any form-in our employment practices, amongst our staff, in our leadership or toward the people we serve. We stand in solidarity with all people to fight for equal rights, justice, inclusion, and belonging. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. In addition, it is Save the Children's policy to create and proactively maintain an environment that aims to prevent and deter any actions and omissions, whether deliberate or inadvertent, that place children at the risk of any kind of child abuse. All our representatives are expected to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with this commitment and obligation. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all.

Program Aide on call/Substitutes Employee Type: Part-Time/Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role 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 the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens as deemed necessary for the functioning of the program operations and will also assist with daily classroom management and other duties and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and adhere to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) * 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 workgroup and with children/families. * Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Classroom Assistance * Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities. * Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). * Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher. Janitorial Assistance * Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs. * May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis. Kitchen Assistance * Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.). * Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities. * Participate in food service clean up, inventory, and other food service tasks as requested. * Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed. * May be asked to assist Cook and or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity. * Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation. Other General Job Duties * May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor. * Attend all workshops and meetings as necessary. * Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities. * Responsible for gaining understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations. * Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. * Positively promote Head Start in the community. * Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them. Required Qualifications * Must be at minimum 18 years of age. * Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. * Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future. * Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). * Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. * Professional proficiency in spoken and written English * Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. * Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. * Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. * Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Additional Qualifications * Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. * Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. * This position will require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. * Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Position Title: Program Aide on call/Substitutes Employee Type: Part-Time/Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs (Create your job description by downloading this template and "save as" a new file) Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role 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 the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens as deemed necessary for the functioning of the program operations and will also assist with daily classroom management and other duties and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and adhere to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) * 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 workgroup and with children/families. * Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Classroom Assistance * Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities. * Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). * Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher. Janitorial Assistance * Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs. * May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis. Kitchen Assistance * Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.). * Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities. * Participate in food service clean up, inventory, and other food service tasks as requested. * Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed. * May be asked to assist Cook and or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity. * Responsible for complying with all local, state, and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation. Other General Job Duties * May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor. * Attend all workshops and meetings as necessary. * Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities. * Responsible for gaining understanding of Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations. * Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. * Positively promote Head Start in the community. * Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. * Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them. Required Qualifications * Must be at minimum 18 years of age. * Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. * Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future. * Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). * Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. * Professional proficiency in spoken and written English * Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. * Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. * Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. * Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Additional Qualifications * Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. * Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. * This position will require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. * Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Compensation The base pay for this position starts at $15/hour. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, experience, credentials, base salary of internal peers and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: * Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. * Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. * Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution. * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. * Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). * Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits * Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees * Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) * Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events * Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services * Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.

Head Start Teacher Employee Type: Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Center Director or Manager, Education & Inclusion Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role The Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for preschool children, designed to promote social-emotional, physical and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. You will be responsible for the general, day-to-day operations of a Head Start classroom and must verify legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations. You will create and nurture strong partnerships with families and ensures that the program quality remains at the highest standards. You will report directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion., and you may also supervise Teacher Assistants and seek support in the classroom from Program Aides and Volunteers. As a front-line representative of Save the Children, you are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that you come in contact with, adhering to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaborations, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) * Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans as well as educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school. * Ensure there is a safe, healthy and developmentally-appropriate learning environment. * Build effective relationships within the organization, the children and their families. * Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems. * Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families. * Plan, conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings. Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work and developmental assessments. * Keep manager informed of important issues * Work with the Assistant Teacher, Program Aides and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities. * Engage with children during all activities throughout the day. Provide constant supervision of children during all learning activities indoors and outdoors and ensure safe environment. * Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure the playground is safe. * Provide a balanced program of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities and opportunities for individual, small group and large group learning activities. * Eat with and assist children in eating during mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. * Ensure that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering and toilet habits. * Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. * Create an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually. * Plan and conduct conferences (minimum 2) and home visits (minimum 2) or more often as needed to ensure parent/caregiver is well informed on their child's progress of development and learning, routines, activities and behavior. * Work in cooperation with Manager of Education & Inclusion to develop and document progress on professional development plan; actively engage in professional development activities to increase qualifications. * Work closely with management to ensure program compliments Head Start Program Performance Standards. * This position must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and protect the children's safety by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. * Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods and services. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications * Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or a related degree with early childhood equivalent coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children. * Professional proficiency in spoken and written English * Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels-whether internal or external-in the provision of high quality services to children and families * Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; great problem solving and time management skills. * Demonstrated ability to follow established and communicated directions and take initiative * Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. * Proven ability to relate sensitively with children. * Proven ability to keep all required information strictly confidential. * Must participate in professional development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS. Preferred Qualifications * Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families). Additional Qualifications * Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. * Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. * This position will require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. * Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: * Time off: 11 paid holidays plus 10 days for winter break and 5 days for spring break, (with additional 5 hours PTO. * Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. * Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into High-Deductible Health Plan in which company matches a portion of contribution. * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll into health care and dependent care options. * Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). * Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits * Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees * Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) * Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events * Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services * Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.

Program Aide Employee Type: Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role Program Aides 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. In this role, you will report to the Education and Inclusion Manager or Center Director and may be expected to travel to the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens, assist with daily classroom management and other duties, and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, you are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that you come in contact with and adhere to our values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. As a Save the Children employee who will come into contact with children on a routine basis, you are expected to prevent child abuse in every situation by striving, through mental awareness, good practice and training, to minimize risk to children. You must take positive steps to protect children who may be a subject of concern and report, respond to any instance of child abuse, and promote training and awareness around all child-safeguarding obligations. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) *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 workgroup and with children/families. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Classroom Assistance Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities. Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher. Janitorial Assistance Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to: picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs. May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis. Kitchen Assistance Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.). Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities. Participate in food service clean up, inventory, and other food service tasks as requested. Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed. May be asked to assist Cook and or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity. Responsible for complying with all local, state and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation. Other General Job Duties May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor. Attend all workshops and meetings as necessary. Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities. Responsible for gaining understanding Head Start Program Performance Standards and local childcare licensing regulations. Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. Positively promote Head Start in the community. Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them. Required Qualifications Must be at minimum 18 years of age. Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future. Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Additional Qualifications Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding, and computer use. Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. Compensation The base pay for this position starts at $15/hour. Actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, experience, credentials, base salary of internal peers and other relevant qualifications specific to the role. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year. Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into a High-Deductible Health Plan in which the company matches a portion of the contribution. Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll in health care and dependent care options. Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.

Head Start Teacher Employee Type: Full-Time Regular Supervisor Title: Center Director or Manager, Education & Inclusion Division: Head Start, U.S. Programs Save the Children For over 100 years, Save the Children has been fighting for the rights of children. The right to a healthy start in life. To have access to education. To be in a safe environment, protected from harm. We work in some of the world's hardest-to-reach places - over 100 countries, including the U.S. No matter what your role is, when you join Save the Children, you're creating positive, irreversible change for children, and the future we all share. The Role The Head Start Teacher develops and implements individual and group educational plans for preschool children, designed to promote social-emotional, physical and cognitive growth in a manner appropriate to their stage of development. You will be responsible for the general, day-to-day operations of a Head Start classroom and must verify legal compliance with federal, state and local regulations. You will create and nurture strong partnerships with families and ensures that the program quality remains at the highest standards. You will report directly to the Center Director or Manager of Education & Inclusion., and you may also supervise Teacher Assistants and seek support in the classroom from Program Aides and Volunteers. As a front-line representative of Save the Children, you are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that you come in contact with, adhering to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaborations, Creativity and Integrity. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) * Develop and implement individualized and group lesson plans as well as educational activities that promote all developmental areas to improve the readiness of children for school. * Ensure there is a safe, healthy and developmentally-appropriate learning environment. * Build effective relationships within the organization, the children and their families. * Maintain accurate records, both on paper and in designated online systems. * Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families. * Plan, conduct and document observations, assessments and screenings. Maintain a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child including weekly observations, examples of the child's work and developmental assessments. * Keep manager informed of important issues * Work with the Assistant Teacher, Program Aides and Volunteers to develop their skills and abilities in planning and carrying out classroom activities. * Engage with children during all activities throughout the day. Provide constant supervision of children during all learning activities indoors and outdoors and ensure safe environment. * Use the playground as an extension of the classroom; ensure the playground is safe. * Provide a balanced program of child-initiated and teacher-directed activities and opportunities for individual, small group and large group learning activities. * Eat with and assist children in eating during mealtime to teach social and self-help skills and sound nutritional practices. * Ensure that the physical needs of children are met, assisting children in health and personal habits, such as resting, brushing teeth, diapering and toilet habits. * Create ways to engage parents in the education of their children including encouraging classroom involvement and home activities. * Create an inventory of all classroom equipment and supplies annually. * Plan and conduct conferences (minimum 2) and home visits (minimum 2) or more often as needed to ensure parent/caregiver is well informed on their child's progress of development and learning, routines, activities and behavior. * Work in cooperation with Manager of Education & Inclusion to develop and document progress on professional development plan; actively engage in professional development activities to increase qualifications. * Work closely with management to ensure program compliments Head Start Program Performance Standards. * This position must have the ability to work in a constant state of alertness and safe manner and protect the children's safety by implementing active supervision techniques to ensure no child is left alone or unsupervised at any time. * Ensure the mobilization and documentation of matching-in-kind activities, goods and services. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Required Qualifications * Minimum of an associate degree in child development, early childhood education or a related degree with early childhood equivalent coursework equivalent to a major relating to early childhood education, with experience teaching preschool-age children. * Professional proficiency in spoken and written English * Demonstrated ability to successfully communicate and collaborate with individuals and teams at all levels-whether internal or external-in the provision of high quality services to children and families * Demonstrated successful interpersonal, communication and organizational skills; great problem solving and time management skills. * Demonstrated ability to follow established and communicated directions and take initiative * Demonstrated knowledge of the purpose of the Head Start/Early Head Start program. * Proven ability to relate sensitively with children. * Proven ability to keep all required information strictly confidential. * Must participate in professional development training including basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification as required by state licensing and HSPPS. Preferred Qualifications * Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish or English and other languages used by children and families). Additional Qualifications * Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. * Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. * This position will require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. * Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. About Us We are looking to build an inclusive team at Save the Children. We offer a range of outstanding benefits to support this goal: * Time off: 11 paid holidays plus 10 days for winter break and 5 days for spring break, (with additional 5 hours PTO. * Health: Competitive health care, dental and vision coverage for you and your family. Employer paid short term disability and long-term disability benefits. * Health Savings Accounts (HSA): Option to select HSA if enrolled into High-Deductible Health Plan in which company matches a portion of contribution. * Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA): Option to enroll into health care and dependent care options. * Life: Agency paid life and accidental death and dismemberment benefits (AD&D). * Family: Parental/adoption, fertility benefits * Employee Rewards Program: Annual merit increases and/or additional incentives for eligible employees * Retirement: Retirement savings plan with employer contributions (after one year) * Wellness: Health benefits and support through Calm and company-hosted events * Employee Assistance Program: Free and confidential assessments, short-term counseling, referrals, and follow-up services * Learning & Growth: Access to internal and external learning & development opportunities and mentorships. Certification and tuition assistance. Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.

Program Aide On-Call Employee Type: Part-Time Supervisor Title: Manager, Education & Inclusion or Center Director Division: U.S. Programs & Advocacy 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 the various program sites and/or home visits. You may be assigned to various classrooms/centers/bus routes/cafeterias/kitchens as deemed necessary for the functioning of the program operations, and will also assist with daily classroom management and other duties and may be assigned to various classrooms/centers as deemed necessary for program operations. As a frontline representative of Save the Children, Program Aides are required to ensure the safety and security of children and families that he/she comes in contact with and adhere to the agency's values of Accountability, Ambition, Collaboration, Creativity and Integrity. As a Save the Children employee who will come into contact with children on a routine basis, the position is expected to prevent child abuse in every situation by striving, through mental awareness, good practice and training, to minimize risk to children. The position must take positive steps to protect children who may be a subject of concern and report, respond to any instance of child abuse, and promote training and awareness around all child-safeguarding obligations. What You'll Be Doing (Essential Duties) 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 workgroup and with children/families. Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Classroom Assistance Assist classroom staff in all classroom activities. Assist the Teacher in any aspect of the program as the need arises (e.g., at Family Nights, copying newsletters, cutting out classroom materials, making phone calls, etc.). Serve as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the Assistant Teacher or Teacher. Janitorial Assistance Provide custodial support as needed; this could include but is not limited to: picking up trash, sweeping, mopping, vacuuming or using industrial cleaning equipment to clean floors, clean and stock bathrooms, ensure buildings are secure, clean windows and minor building maintenance and repairs. May serve as custodian in the absence of the regular custodian on a periodic basis. Kitchen Assistance Complete routine kitchen/dining room/food chores as assigned (e.g. dishwashing, portioning foods, taking and logging temperature of foods received from vendors, etc.). Prepare food and serve items for service prior to or after use. These duties may include the preparation of food to meet the needs of children with special needs or disabilities. Participate in food service clean up, inventory and other food service tasks as requested. Substitute for regular Cook or Assistant Cook as needed. May be asked to assist Cook and or Assistant Cook to fulfill kitchen duties, in any capacity. Responsible for complying with all local, state and federal standards regarding hygiene and sanitation. Other General Job Duties May be required to serve as a Bus Monitor. Attend all workshops and meetings as deemed necessary. Attend required staff and parent meetings and activities. Responsible for gaining understanding Head Start Program Performance Standards and local child care licensing regulations. Expected to be knowledgeable of the regulations associated with prevention of occupational disease and injury, including the exercise of universal precautions and the prevention of contamination. Positively promote Head Start in the community. Maintain strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures. Become thoroughly familiar with Save the Children Head Start Employee Handbook, Save the Children Head Start Human Resources Policies and Procedures, manuals and resources and adhere to them. Required Qualifications Must be at minimum 18 years of age. Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or child care regulations, now or as amended in the future. Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers and preschool-aged children. Professional proficiency in spoken and written English Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Physical Requirements related to essential functions: Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 5-10 pounds constantly, performing such activities as sitting, crawling, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting and grasping. This also includes some duties that require repetitive action and motion skills, keyboarding and computer use. Clear pre-employment background check requirements, including local, state, and national criminal records check, sex offender registries, employment, and education verifications (including child abuse registry check if required by state regulations) and pass all state and local health requirements required post job offer and prior to employment. This position may require the incumbent to operate a motor vehicle to fulfill certain essential functions of the job. The incumbent should maintain a valid driver's license and remain in compliance with any Save the Children policies pertaining to the safe operation of motor vehicles. Current and former Head Start/Early Head Start parents will receive preference for employment vacancies for which they are qualified. About Us Click here to learn more about how Save the Children US will invest in you. Save the Children is committed to conducting its programs and operations in a manner that is safe for the children it serves and helping protect the children with whom we are in contact. All Save the Children representatives are explicitly prohibited from engaging in any activity that may result in any kind of child abuse. Save the Children is committed to minimizing safety and security risks for our valued employees, ensuring all are given training, support and information to reduce their risk exposure while maximizing the impact of our programs for children and families. Our shared duty, both agency and individual, is to seek and maintain safe working conditions for all. If you require disability assistance with the application or recruitment process, please submit a request to *********************************.