Head Start Classroom Aide

Child Focus • Cincinnati, OH

6d • $15 • Onsite

About The Position

Child Focus is seeking dedicated early childhood professionals to serve as a Classroom Aide in a Head Start classroom. Duties include set up and maintenance of classroom, engaging with children, and fostering learning and growth. Child Focus is a 5 STAR rated Step Up to Quality Program and provides high quality early childhood services.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• Have knowledge and interest of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children
• Have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation

Nice To Haves

• Relate positively with young children and families
• Be passionate about providing quality care and learning opportunities as well as a safe environment for young children
• Work cooperatively with other team members

Responsibilities

• Set up and maintenance of classroom
• Engaging with children
• Fostering learning and growth
• Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and grow.
• Meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency

Benefits

• Medical, vision, dental insurance, and EAP program.
• Health Savings and Flex Spending account options with agency match.
• 10 days of PTO for first-year employees and seasonal staff
• Extended illness benefits.
• 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match.
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility and tuition reimbursement.
• Paid internships.
• Childcare with 25% employee discount.
• Employee wellness benefits.
• Paid Continued Education Trainings
• Free continuing education.
• Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.

What This Job Offers

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