Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center
Program Aide (Part-Time)
Clinton Hill Community & Early Childhood Center, Newark, Wisconsin, United States
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
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
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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
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
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