Program Aide
Quick answer
Save the Children is hiring an on-site Program Aide in Hartford City, IN, starting at $15/hour to provide educational, kitchen, and custodial support to the Head Start program.
- Role
- Program Aide
- Organization
- Save the Children
- Location
- Hartford City, IN 47348, USA
- Work setup
- On-site
- Level
- Entry
- Compensation
- $15/hour
- Category
- Programs & Operations
The role
The Program Aide serves as a generalist responsible for supporting the educational, social, and operational needs of infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children within the Head Start program. This role involves assisting classroom teachers, providing custodial and kitchen support, and potentially acting as a bus monitor to ensure a safe and developmental environment. The position requires adaptability, as the aide may be assigned to various classrooms, centers, or tasks as needed by program operations. The successful candidate will uphold Save the Children's values of safeguarding children while building positive relationships with families and staff.
What you'll do
- Assist classroom staff with daily activities and act as a substitute teacher as needed.
- Provide custodial support to maintain building cleanliness and security.
- Perform routine kitchen duties including food preparation, dishwashing, and inventory management.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of children by following child-safeguarding and reporting procedures.
- Attend required workshops, staff meetings, and parent activities.
What it takes
- Minimum 18 years of age and a high school diploma or G.E.D.
- Ability to perform medium to heavy physical work lifting up to 50 pounds.
- Must obtain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
- Professional proficiency in spoken and written English.
- Ability to pass comprehensive pre-employment background checks and health screenings.
- Demonstrated ability to work sensitively with children and maintain strict confidentiality.
What you'll bring
How we treat you
Includes 10 days winter break, 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays, competitive health/dental/vision coverage, employer-paid short/long-term disability, HSA/FSA options, agency-paid life insurance, parental/fertility benefits, annual merit increases, retirement savings plan with employer match, Calm app access, and tuition assistance.
Frequently asked questions
Is this position remote or in-office?
This is an on-site, in-office role located in Hartford City, IN.
What is the starting compensation for this role?
The base pay for this position starts at $15 per hour.
What are the core qualifications required to apply?
Candidates must be at least 18 years old, possess a high school diploma or G.E.D., and be able to pass state and national background checks.
How do I apply for this position?
You can apply through the official Save the Children career portal link provided in the job posting.
How to apply
Apply directly on Save the Children's site. We link straight through — no resume parsing, no profile to fill out.
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