Program Aide (Part-Time)

The Program Aide supports the daily operation of the early childhood classroom by assisting teachers with supervision, care routines, learning activities, and classroom organization. This role helps ensure a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children while maintaining compliance with licensing and program standards.

Essential Duties

Classroom & Child Support

·        Assist teachers in supervising children at all times to ensure safety and active supervision

·        Support daily routines including arrival, departure, meals, naps, toileting, diapering, and transitions

·        Help implement planned activities under the direction of the teacher

·        Encourage positive behavior, social-emotional development, and age-appropriate independence

·        Interact with children in a warm, respectful, and responsive manner

Health, Safety & Compliance

·        Follow all health, safety, sanitation, and supervision policies

·        Assist with cleaning and sanitizing classroom materials, toys, and surfaces

·        Support proper handwashing, diapering, and toileting procedures

·        Report injuries, incidents, or concerns to the supervising teacher or site leadership immediately

·        Help maintain required ratios and group size at all times

Classroom Organization & Support Tasks

·        Prepare materials and set up learning areas as directed

·        Assist with classroom clean-up and organization throughout the day

·        Help maintain accurate attendance and routine documentation as assigned

·        Support classroom coverage as needed to maintain ratios

Team & Program Support

·        Work collaboratively with teachers and staff to support classroom goals

·        Communicate respectfully with families when appropriate, under teacher guidance

·        Participate in required trainings, meetings, and professional development

·        Maintain confidentiality regarding children, families, and staff

Education and/or Work Experience Requirements: The successful candidate will possess the following:

·        High school diploma or GED

·        Ability to meet state licensing requirements for background checks and health clearances

·        Ability to lift up to 40 pounds and actively engage with young children

·        Willingness to follow direction and work as part of a team

Preferred

·        Experience working with young children (child care, ECE, camp, or similar setting)

·        CDA coursework or interest in pursuing early childhood credentials

Familiarity with infant/toddler or preschool classroom routines

Benefits of Joining Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center:

Health & Wellness

• Access to voluntary benefits (Aflac, Colonial Life)

Time Off & Flexibility

• Paid sick and safe leave
• Paid holidays and breaks (based on position schedule)

Professional Growth

• Ongoing professional development and coaching
• Opportunities for advancement through internal job board and leadership programs
• Tuition reimbursement and support for credentialing (CDA, teacher certification)

Additional Perks

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with mental health and wellness support
• Meaningful work in a mission-driven, family-centered environment
• Participation in events, celebrations, and cultural enrichment activities