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Job Title: Childcare/Head Start Support Staff
Program: Head Start & Early Childhood Programs (Ages 0–5)
Schedule:

• Monday–Friday: 9:30 AM – 5:30 PM
• 1 Friday a month off through May that is unpaid.
• This position is reduced in hours in the summer with Head Start going on summer break but need someone who can still work 3:00-5:30pm Monday-Thursday in our childcare.

Benefits:

• Generous 403(b) company contribution with no match necessary after 90 days of employment. Increases after 3 years of employment.
• Health insurance, dental and vision (eligible almost immediately-1st of the following month).
• Paid time off
• Sick Time
• Holiday Pay (8 paid Holidays).
• Professional development assistance
• 5% Pay increase after 90 days based on performance evaluation

Position Summary:
We are seeking a reliable and nurturing Full-Time Childcare Support Staff member to provide additional classroom support within our Head Start, early childhood, and childcare programs serving children ages 0–5. This position plays a vital role in maintaining a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment for young children.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide hands-on support to teaching staff in classrooms serving infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children
• Maintain working knowledge of Head Start performance Standards and the Early Learning Framework.
• Support the implementation of lesson plans and age-appropriate activities
• Actively supervise children to ensure safety at all times.
• Recognize and respond quickly and appropriately to children’s behavioral and emotional needs
• Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment
• Build positive, supportive relationships with children, families, and staff

Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children age 5 and under (required)
• Strong understanding of early childhood behavior and development
• Ability to respond calmly, quickly, and effectively in a variety of situations
• Patient, dependable, and team-oriented
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to meet physical demands of working with young children (lifting, bending, sitting on the floor, etc.)
• High school Diploma
• CPR and First Aid certification will be completed within 3 months of hire and every other year to re-certify.

Additional Information:
This is a position with reduced hours during the summer months with regular hours that start back up in August. Ideal candidates are flexible, energetic, and passionate about supporting early childhood development.