Program Aide

Program Aide

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.

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.

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.