Center Support Assistant - 26/27 SY

Description

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ECS4Kids (formerly Episcopal Children’s Services) is a 2026 Top Workplace that honors young children’s immense potential by helping them enter school ready to learn. We cultivate lifelong learners by immersing children in enriching guided experiences and discovery-oriented approaches. Through our Head Start program, our dedicated professionals work with families and caregivers throughout Georgia to promote children’s well-being. This enables us to strengthen key areas including motor development, cognitive development, social and emotional development, language and communication skills, and problem-solving skills.

Partner with us to help empower communities to rise above generational poverty with comprehensive early childhood education and holistic family support. We have career opportunities available in several counties throughout the Savannah River Region.

ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package which includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Long-term & short-term disability insurance
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous paid time off
• Career development
• Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Under the direction of the Center Manager, the Center Support plays a vital role in supporting the daily operations of the early childhood center. This position helps create a warm, safe, and nurturing environment where children can thrive socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively. The role includes classroom support, kitchen and janitorial duties (as applicable), and collaboration with staff and families to ensure a high-quality learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Classroom Support

• Assist in classrooms as needed, following the day’s planned activities.
• Support the implementation of developmentally appropriate, culturally responsive learning experiences.
• Foster a positive, nurturing environment using positive guidance techniques.
• Build supportive relationships with children to encourage social and emotional growth.
• Maintain compliance with all federal, state, local, and accreditation standards.
• Follow health and safety procedures, including medication handling and emergency protocols.
• Maintain hygiene and sanitation standards and assist with center upkeep.
• Communicate effectively with families and encourage parent involvement.
• Participate in family-style meals.

Kitchen Support?(If applicable)

• Prepare and deliver meals and snacks to classrooms on time.
• Maintain temperature logs and food safety standards.
• Manage inventory of food, formula, and paper products.
• Clean and sanitize kitchen equipment and surfaces daily.
• Submit vendor delivery slips and dispose of waste properly.

Janitorial Support?(If applicable)

• Clean floors, bathrooms, and public areas regularly.
• Monitor building safety and report maintenance needs.
• Maintain supply inventory and ensure safe storage of cleaning materials.
• Operate and maintain janitorial equipment safely.
• Ensure proper use and labeling of cleaning chemicals.

(These job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties. Employees will be required to perform other related duties as required.)

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High School Diploma or GED required.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences that ensure effective curriculum implementation and use of assessment and promote children’s progress across the standards described in the Head Start Early Learning Outcomes Framework: Ages Birth to Five and applicable state early learning and development standards, including for children with disabilities and dual language learners, as appropriate.
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
• Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline
• Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum
• Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
• Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships
• Ability to work effectively with diverse staff and families
• Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
• Ability to maintain confident