Center Aide

Center Aide (Union) Location: 801 Kirk Street, Fostoria, OH 44830 Schedule: Monday - Thursday (7: 00 AM - 3: 30 PM) Weekly Hours: 34 hours per week (August - June) Employment Type: SeasonalFull-Time Pay Rate: $18.00 - $19.61 per hour, based on education Position Overview: Support classroom staff in providing a safe, clean, and developmentally appropriate learning environment within early childhood programs. Assist with daily classroom activities, meal service, and basic program operations while ensuring compliance with Head Start Performance Standards, licensing requirements, and agency policies. Why Work for GLCAP? When you work for Great Lakes Community Action Partnership (GLCAP), you are part of a non-profit organization that helps individuals, families, and communities thrive. We are driven by integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and adaptabilitythe values that fuel our passion for making a difference in the lives of the people we serve. If you are looking for meaningful work where you make an impact every day, you will find it here at GLCAP. Benefits and Perks: Work-Life Balance: 34-hour full-time workweek with three-day weekendsHealth Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance available from day oneRetirement: 403(b) plan with 4% employer match plus a 3% employer contributionPaid Time Off: Generous personal time and sick leavePaid Holidays: 12 holidays per year (paid if scheduled)Health Savings: Health Savings and Flexible Savings Accounts with employer contributionsIncome Protection: Life insurance and long-term disability insuranceEmployee Support: Employee Assistance Program and wellness incentivesProfessional Development: Education assistance and training opportunities Education: High school diploma or GED. Experience: Early childhood development or related childcare experience preferred. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Classroom Duties: Organize, sanitize and store classroom equipment and supplies.Assist in coordinating and implementing lesson plans and classroom activities.Assist with educational home visits.Assist with record keeping duties and preparing and maintaining program materials.Assist in enforcing self-care activities and enforcing safety rules and procedures.Set up and take down classroom and lunch equipment.Ensure dishes, trays and food service areas are cleaned daily. Nutrition Aide/Janitor Duties: Maintain accurate meal count; prepare meals and snacks.Pick up catered lunches; monitor food temperature; smell and taste food before serving.Distribute meals and snacks to individual classrooms.Restock groceries and supplies.Arrange tables and classroom equipment; clean and sanitize toys. As a condition of employment the following are additional requirements: Initial and periodic physical exams required.Must submit to initial and/or periodic state and/or federal criminal checks.Must submit to initial and periodic drug and alcohol testing. Join us in Helping Communities Thrive, One Neighbor at a Time.