Head Start Classroom Aide

Job Description

Job Description

We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community.

Do you have a heart for children and a desire to make a difference? You don't need a degree to have a big impact at Child Focus.

As a Classroom Aide , you'll be an important part of a Head Start classroom, helping create a warm, safe and engaging environment where young children can play, explore, learn and grow .

You'll work alongside experienced early childhood professionals while building your own skills and experience. Every day brings opportunities to encourage a child, celebrate a milestone, lend a helping hand and be part of something that truly matters.

• Build positive, caring relationships with young children and families.
• Engage children in play, learning activities and everyday classroom experiences.
• Help create a safe, welcoming classroom where children feel comfortable exploring and trying new things.
• Support teachers with classroom activities, routines and transitions.
• Help maintain an attractive, organized and engaging learning environment.
• Encourage children's social, emotional, creative and developmental growth.
• Work as part of a supportive classroom team.
• Follow all applicable childcare regulations and Head Start requirements.

You may be a great fit if you:

• Genuinely enjoy working with young children.
• Are patient, dependable, positive and willing to learn.
• Can work cooperatively as part of a team.
• Have an interest in early childhood development and learning.
• Want work that is both personally meaningful and professionally rewarding.
• Have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
• Meet the basic requirements of Ohio's child care regulatory agency.

Education Requirement: High School Diploma/GED

Location: Head Start classrooms throughout Clermont County
Hours: You'll need to be available between 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Pay: $15.45/hour

At Child Focus, the work you do today can help shape a child's tomorrow.

We are a 5-Star Step Up to Quality rated program committed to providing high-quality early childhood services to children and families in our community. But we believe in investing in our employees, too.

A comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Savings Account and Flexible 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 a 6% employer match
• Federal Student Loan Forgiveness program eligibility
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid internships
• Childcare with a 25% employee discount 
• Employee wellness benefits
• Paid continuing education and professional development

Great work-life balance. Meaningful work. Room to grow. 

We believe great employees can become great leaders. That's why we are committed to promoting from within and developing the next generation of early childhood professionals and leaders. You'll have access to free continuing education and financial support for professional development , giving you the opportunity to build your skills and advance your career.

Most importantly, you'll know that the work you do matters.

Come make a difference with Child Focus—one child, one family and one day at a time.