Classroom Aide - 52 Week

Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency • Millvale, PA

11d • Onsite

About The Position

The Classroom Aide at CHCCAA plays a crucial role in advancing our mission to expand opportunities and build self-sufficiency for our community members. This position supports the Head Start Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. The role involves providing supplies materials and support for the classroom, and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere. The ideal candidate will use their skills to embody our values and contribute to our vision of a thriving, self-sufficient community.

Requirements

• High School diploma
• Minimum of 1 year clerical or administrative experience, with inventory management and supply responsibilities
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working effectively with diverse families and communities

Nice To Haves

• Passion for service to the community
• Compassion for others – empathy, respect, caring, kindness
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize work
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Interpersonal relationship and customer service skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interest and willingness to learn new information and skills

Responsibilities

• Support teaching staff by fulfilling requests for supplies needed in the classroom; order supplies as needed.
• Inspect incoming materials for conformity to purchase order specifications; reports shortages, damage, or other discrepancies; provides packaging and logging materials to manager.
• In coordination with teaching staff, rotate items in the classroom to help promote literacy.
• Perform scheduled checks of first aid kits and refill as needed.
• Maintain accurate records to reflect quantity, type and value of materials, equipment, merchandise and supplies in the designated storage room.
• Provide coverage for breaks as needed in the classroom.
• Assist in periodic and annual inventories.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED