Program Aide - Head Start and Early Head Start

Job overview

The Program Aide - Head Start and Early Head Start role is onsite in San Marcos, CA, and pays $21.28–$25.30 per hour. MAAC’s early childhood programs provide school-readiness and developmental services to children and families in North County. The aide supports program operations by assisting with classroom, bus, kitchen, and custodial tasks as needed. The role helps maintain safe, organized settings and supports children’s learning, development, and daily care across assigned classrooms, centers, or bus routes.

What you'll do

• Assist classroom staff with activities, field trips, outdoor activities, and lesson materials
• support children during meals
• maintain clean and orderly classrooms
• help with bus safety, attendance records, and family communication
• complete kitchen tasks, food inventory, and menu production records
• sanitize surfaces and perform light cleaning
• attend required meetings and workshops.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

program aide

head start

early head start

san marcos ca

maac

early childhood

classroom support

child development

bus aide

kitchen aide

full-time

$21.28–$25.30/hr

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Paid designated training is available for required CPR, First Aid, and Food Handlers certifications.

Why this role

The position may be assigned across classrooms, centers, or bus routes and combines classroom, bus, kitchen, and custodial aide duties.

About the employer

MAAC (Metropolitan Area Advisory Committee) is hiring for this role. Industry: Child and Youth Services. Sector: 62.