Center Aide / Custodian — Head Start

Job overview

The Center Aide / Custodian works onsite in Bowling Green, MO. Starting pay is $15.10 per hour. The role supports Douglass Community Services’ Head Start team in maintaining a safe, sanitary, and supportive environment for children and early childhood education programs. The position combines facility care with classroom and center support. By cleaning and maintaining spaces, assisting with daily activities, and providing coverage where needed, the aide helps keep the center operating and supports children’s learning and well-being.

What you'll do

• Clean classrooms, common areas, and facility spaces
• help maintain playground safety and report supply or repair needs
• support operations across classrooms, offices, kitchens, dining areas, and playgrounds
• provide staff-break and substitute coverage when needed
• prepare classroom materials and support activities
• assist with meal setup, serving, and cleanup
• support children one-on-one, including children with special needs when required
• communicate with staff, supervisors, and families
• follow confidentiality and program policies
• participate in training and required certifications
• report suspected child abuse or neglect as a mandated reporter. A high school diploma, GED, or HiSET is required
• CPR and First Aid certification are required or must be obtained and maintained.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

center aide

custodian

head start

classroom support

facility cleaning

early childhood education

full-time

40 hours per week

no evenings

no weekends

bowling green mo

douglass community services

$15.10/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• free life insurance
• 401(k) with employer contributions
• paid time off
• 14 paid holidays
• paid inclement weather days
• tuition assistance and professional development.

Why this role

The posting states a 40-hour-per-week schedule for 49 weeks per year, with no evenings or weekends required, and lists 14 paid holidays annually.

About the employer

Douglass Community Services is hiring for this role. Industry: Child Care Services. Sector: 62.