Hiring: Program Aide Company: Save the Children US Location: Grand Coteau, LA Job Posted Time: 2026-09-16 22:46:55 Employment Type: Full-time Target Skills & Keywords : Spring About the job Experience: •18 years of age. •Minimum 18 years of age. Required Skills: •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. •What You’ll Be Doing (Essential Duties) •Not inclusive of all role responsibilities. May be subject to change •Application of clear practice and procedure in day-to-day execution of job. •Organize self and manage time to get things done. •Keep manager informed of important issues. •Build effective relationships within workgroup and with children/families. Qualifications: •Must be at minimum 18 years of age. •Minimum high school diploma or G.E.D. •Certification as applicable by federal, state or local Head Start or childcare regulations, now or as amended in the future. •Within 90 days of employment, must obtain and continually maintain basic first aid and pediatric CPR certification (or sooner if required by local/state regulations). •Demonstrated knowledge of the basics of working with infants, toddlers, and preschool-aged children. •Professional proficiency in spoken and written English •Demonstrated ability to relate sensitively with children and to work well and communicate effectively with staff, parents and families. •Proven ability to follow directions and take initiative. •Demonstrated ability to keep all information on families strictly confidential. •Demonstrated ability to work with children with disabilities. Compensation: •Paid time off: 10 days winter break and 5 days spring break, 5 personal days, 11 holidays plus 2 floating holidays per year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!