We are hiring for the 2026-2027 School Year Do you want to make a difference in the lives of the children in your community? Are you looking to start your career in a daycare or early childhood education environment? Join the EOA Children's Services Team! The Classroom Aide is responsible for assisting classroom staff in planning and executing all activities in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards and the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework. Works with other staff members in the room as a team to provide responsive care for children. Assume responsibilities for classroom staff in his/her absence. Communicates with parents, volunteers, and visitors in a positive manner. Assists the Teacher in planning and preparing the environment for each child. Assist with all paperwork necessary to the operation of the classroom. Assist with individualized activities in accordance with plans. Maintains orderliness to ensure the health and safety of assigned work area and takes responsibility for maintaining other areas as assigned including food service. Attends staff meetings and in-service training when scheduled by the Center Director. Follows safety and sanitary procedures at all times. Maintains confidentiality of all information about each child and family. Assist classroom staff with the preparation of classroom materials, meals and food/bottle preparation. This position is full-time, part-year. Staff are on layoff for 1 month in the summer & draw unemployment. Hours are 7:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Our organization offers excellent benefits, including paid holidays, access to health, vision, and dental insurance after 60 days, paid sick time after 90 days of employment, and 401(K) contributions after one year of employment. Economic Opportunity Agency of Washington County, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$12.38 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Application Question(s): Must be able to pass a child maltreatment check and a criminal background check. Are you available to work the contracted hours 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Work Location:

In person