{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"43723cc09eaa4658e242e55f","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/43723cc09eaa4658e242e55f","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/43723cc09eaa4658e242e55f","title":"Program Aide","description":"Catholic Charities Community Services is currently seeking an individual with some knowledge of food service who has a polite and gentle classroom presence to work in our Head Start program providing meals and assistance to our staff and children.\n\nJOB SUMMARY: Supports instructional staff and classroom operations with a primary responsibility for food preparation, as well as storage of products and supplies associated with meal service. Other responsibilities include custodial duties, inventory control, and documentation and record-keeping. Assignment will determine 10-month (part-year) status.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES:\nVerify receipt of menu items and document menu substitutions and sign documentation for meals delivered.\nResponsible for all facets of meal and snack preparation and clean up complying with all county environmental safety regulations for food handlers and the Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) including end of month paperwork.\nLabel and date all open food products and monitor all food storage equipment and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures on equipment temperature log.\nEnsure all food items are kept at correct temperatures and are not expired.\nCommunicate with children in the classroom and provide feedback to the Teacher about the interactions.\nAssist in sanitizing and preparing tables for meal service and supervising children in setting the table.\nFollow proper mixing instructions for all chemicals and store all chemicals out of children’s reach\nUse approved methods to clean and sanitize, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping in classroom, restroom, sink and kitchen areas on a scheduled basis.\nRemove trash/garbage on scheduled basis or as needed.\nEnsure sufficient quantity of cleaning supplies through monthly inventory and notification to teacher of supply needs.\nSupport daily health and safety monitoring of both classroom and outdoor playground areas.\nSupport and assist instructional staff in the completion of one-on-one developmental and social/emotional screenings within 45 days of a child’s enrollment and documentation of health information.\nComply with mandatory reporting mandates for any suspected child abuse/neglect issues as required by law.\nSupport and assist with the execution of classroom and site emergency plan including monthly fire drills.\nParticipates in staff development activities including in-service, training sessions, and meetings as required.\nAs program needs dictate, may be called upon to fill in as a substitute in another classroom or at another site to ensure uninterrupted service delivery to children and families.\nPromote an ongoing commitment to excellence and continual improvement to ensure the delivery of high quality services to our clients and staff.\nOther duties as assigned\nOTHER RELATED DUTIES:\nThis position may require flexibility in scheduling to attend and actively participate in evening and weekend events, including but not limited to parent meetings, family engagement activities, community outreach events, trainings, recruitment efforts, program celebrations, and other agency-sponsored functions as assigned.\nPrepares, and attends all meetings, trainings, and conferences as assigned.\nMaintains self and functional work environment.\nPerforms other tasks as may be required for the efficient comprehensive, integrated program.\nREQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nAbility to establish, maintain and operate on a time schedule.\nLegible handwriting and ability to read/understand written instructions.\nSafely use cleaning equipment, tools and supplies.\nPositive and caring attitude, initiative, and good judgment; adaptable and flexible with program changes.\nComprehension of fundamental math and ability to perform basic calculations.\nDevelop knowledge and demonstrate understanding of Head Start policies and procedures and developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to five.\nSensitivity to cultural differences within the program, community and agency.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word and Outlook).\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nEducation/Background:\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent.\nA minimum of six (6) months of general child care, food preparation, and/or education experience is preferred\nSecond language (Spanish or other program-approved language) proficiency preferred.\nWorking Conditions/Physical Demands:\nMust be able to work with preschool age (one – five) children and their family members and/or caregivers in a fast paced environment with moderate interruptions.\nMust be able to visually and auditorily assess and interact with children and family members to ensure their safety and well-being.\nMust be able to stoop, bend, squat, assist children to the bathroom, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs, steps and playgrounds.\nMay be in contact with communicable diseases.\nMay need to lift up to 40 pounds.\nCredentials, Licenses, and Certifications\nMeets Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) requirements for licensure\nPossesses or acquires, and maintains, Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance\nProvides tuberculosis self-screening form annually. May also be required to follow recommendations for further tuberculosis testing, as applicable\nMeets federal Head Start employment requirements including physical examination at hire\nPossesses or acquires, and maintains, valid Maricopa County Environmental Services Food Service Worker Certificate or the Manager Certification\n\n***Please note this position is assigned a classroom and employee is not required to drive on behalf of the agency.\nGreat Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Vacation, Sick Time, 13 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 403(b) with a match, EAP and a Pension Plan!\nWe Value Diversity!\nEEO\nOUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES\nRESPECT\nINTEGRITY\nACCOUNTABILITY\nCOMMITMENT\nQUALITY","company":"Catholic Charities Comm","rawCompany":"catholic charities comm","city":"Glendale","state":"AZ","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T15:25:48.383Z","occupations":[{"code":"39-9011.00","title":"Childcare Workers","slug":"childcare-workers"},{"code":"25-9042.00","title":"Teaching Assistants, Preschool, Elementary, Middle, and Secondary School, Except Special Education","slug":"teaching-assistants-preschool-elementary-middle-and-secondary-school-except-special-education"},{"code":"35-2021.00","title":"Food Preparation Workers","slug":"food-preparation-workers"}],"industries":[{"code":"624110","title":"Child and Youth Services","slug":"child-and-youth-services"},{"code":"624410","title":"Child Care Services","slug":"child-care-services"},{"code":"722310","title":"Food Service Contractors","slug":"food-service-contractors"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Program Aide","description":"Catholic Charities Community Services is currently seeking an individual with some knowledge of food service who has a polite and gentle classroom presence to work in our Head Start program providing meals and assistance to our staff and children.\n\nJOB SUMMARY: Supports instructional staff and classroom operations with a primary responsibility for food preparation, as well as storage of products and supplies associated with meal service. Other responsibilities include custodial duties, inventory control, and documentation and record-keeping. Assignment will determine 10-month (part-year) status.\nESSENTIAL DUTIES:\nVerify receipt of menu items and document menu substitutions and sign documentation for meals delivered.\nResponsible for all facets of meal and snack preparation and clean up complying with all county environmental safety regulations for food handlers and the Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) including end of month paperwork.\nLabel and date all open food products and monitor all food storage equipment and record refrigerator and freezer temperatures on equipment temperature log.\nEnsure all food items are kept at correct temperatures and are not expired.\nCommunicate with children in the classroom and provide feedback to the Teacher about the interactions.\nAssist in sanitizing and preparing tables for meal service and supervising children in setting the table.\nFollow proper mixing instructions for all chemicals and store all chemicals out of children’s reach\nUse approved methods to clean and sanitize, vacuuming, sweeping, wet mopping in classroom, restroom, sink and kitchen areas on a scheduled basis.\nRemove trash/garbage on scheduled basis or as needed.\nEnsure sufficient quantity of cleaning supplies through monthly inventory and notification to teacher of supply needs.\nSupport daily health and safety monitoring of both classroom and outdoor playground areas.\nSupport and assist instructional staff in the completion of one-on-one developmental and social/emotional screenings within 45 days of a child’s enrollment and documentation of health information.\nComply with mandatory reporting mandates for any suspected child abuse/neglect issues as required by law.\nSupport and assist with the execution of classroom and site emergency plan including monthly fire drills.\nParticipates in staff development activities including in-service, training sessions, and meetings as required.\nAs program needs dictate, may be called upon to fill in as a substitute in another classroom or at another site to ensure uninterrupted service delivery to children and families.\nPromote an ongoing commitment to excellence and continual improvement to ensure the delivery of high quality services to our clients and staff.\nOther duties as assigned\nOTHER RELATED DUTIES:\nThis position may require flexibility in scheduling to attend and actively participate in evening and weekend events, including but not limited to parent meetings, family engagement activities, community outreach events, trainings, recruitment efforts, program celebrations, and other agency-sponsored functions as assigned.\nPrepares, and attends all meetings, trainings, and conferences as assigned.\nMaintains self and functional work environment.\nPerforms other tasks as may be required for the efficient comprehensive, integrated program.\nREQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.\nKnowledge, Skills and Abilities:\nAbility to establish, maintain and operate on a time schedule.\nLegible handwriting and ability to read/understand written instructions.\nSafely use cleaning equipment, tools and supplies.\nPositive and caring attitude, initiative, and good judgment; adaptable and flexible with program changes.\nComprehension of fundamental math and ability to perform basic calculations.\nDevelop knowledge and demonstrate understanding of Head Start policies and procedures and developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to five.\nSensitivity to cultural differences within the program, community and agency.\nProficiency in Microsoft Office Applications (Word and Outlook).\nQUALIFICATIONS:\nEducation/Background:\nHigh School Diploma or Equivalent.\nA minimum of six (6) months of general child care, food preparation, and/or education experience is preferred\nSecond language (Spanish or other program-approved language) proficiency preferred.\nWorking Conditions/Physical Demands:\nMust be able to work with preschool age (one – five) children and their family members and/or caregivers in a fast paced environment with moderate interruptions.\nMust be able to visually and auditorily assess and interact with children and family members to ensure their safety and well-being.\nMust be able to stoop, bend, squat, assist children to the bathroom, sit on floor and ambulate over uneven floor surfaces including stairs, steps and playgrounds.\nMay be in contact with communicable diseases.\nMay need to lift up to 40 pounds.\nCredentials, Licenses, and Certifications\nMeets Arizona Department of Health Services (AZDHS) requirements for licensure\nPossesses or acquires, and maintains, Arizona Department of Public Safety Level One Fingerprint Clearance\nProvides tuberculosis self-screening form annually. May also be required to follow recommendations for further tuberculosis testing, as applicable\nMeets federal Head Start employment requirements including physical examination at hire\nPossesses or acquires, and maintains, valid Maricopa County Environmental Services Food Service Worker Certificate or the Manager Certification\n\n***Please note this position is assigned a classroom and employee is not required to drive on behalf of the agency.\nGreat Benefits: Medical, Vision, Dental, Basic Life, Short-Term Disability, Vacation, Sick Time, 13 Paid Holidays, Flexible Spending Account (FSA), 403(b) with a match, EAP and a Pension Plan!\nWe Value Diversity!\nEEO\nOUR GUIDING PRINCIPLES\nRESPECT\nINTEGRITY\nACCOUNTABILITY\nCOMMITMENT\nQUALITY","datePosted":"2026-08-10T15:25:48.383Z","dateModified":"2026-08-10T15:25:48.383Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Catholic Charities Comm","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Glendale","addressRegion":"AZ","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"43723cc09eaa4658e242e55f"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/43723cc09eaa4658e242e55f"}}