Description
Classroom Aide – Early Head StartHelp little ones take their very first steps toward a bright future. We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community.
Do you love working with babies and toddlers? Are you patient, nurturing and excited by those everyday little milestones?
As an Early Head Start Classroom Aide, you'll help create a warm, safe and engaging environment for children 6 weeks to 3 years old. You'll be part of their earliest learning experiences—helping them feel secure, explore their world, develop new skills and build relationships.
You don't need a degree to make a big difference in a young child's life. You just need a caring heart, a willingness to learn and a commitment to helping children thrive.
What You'll Do
- Build warm, responsive relationships with infants, toddlers and their families.
- Engage children in age-appropriate play, learning activities and everyday experiences.
- Help children develop social, emotional, physical and early learning skills.
- Support children's individual needs, interests and developmental milestones.
- Create a safe, nurturing classroom where children can explore, create and grow.
- Assist with classroom routines, activities, transitions and daily care.
- Help maintain an attractive, organized and engaging learning environment.
- Work cooperatively with teachers and other team members.
- Follow all applicable childcare regulations and Early Head Start requirements.
You may be a great fit if you:
- Genuinely enjoy working with infants and toddlers.
- Are nurturing, patient, dependable and positive.
- Understand that young children learn through relationships, play and exploration.
- Have an interest in the social, emotional and developmental needs of young children.
- Work well as part of a team.
- Are willing to learn and grow as an early childhood professional.
- Have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation.
- Successfully complete a pre-employment physical and drug screen, including THC.
- Meet the basic requirements of Ohio's child care regulatory agency.
Education Requirement: High School Diploma/GED
Location: Early Head Start classrooms throughout Clermont County
Hours: Must be available between 7:00 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
Pay: $15.45/hour
Why Child Focus?
At Child Focus, we know that the earliest years matter. We are a Gold 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.
We Invest in YouA 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.
At Child Focus, your first position doesn't have to be your last. Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of early childhood professionals and leaders. Employees have access to free continuing education and financial support for professional development. You'll grow your skills while making a difference in the lives of children and families every day.
The First Three Years Matter. So Do You.
Join a team that believes every child deserves a strong beginning—and every employee deserves the opportunity to grow.
Come make a difference with Child Focus, one little milestone at a time.
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Skills Required
- Relate positively with young children and families
- Passion for providing quality care, learning opportunities, and a safe environment for young children
- Ability to work cooperatively with other team members
- Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages exploration and growth
- Meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
- Knowledge and interest in the social, emotional, and creative needs of young children
- Valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation
What We Do
Child Focus, Inc. is a Cincinnati-based nonprofit delivering early childhood education and behavioral health services, including Head Start, day treatment, outpatient therapy, crisis intervention and foster care. The organization partners with schools, courts and community agencies to provide trauma-informed care, telehealth and family support programs, serving over 20,000 children, families and adults annually to improve wellbeing and school readiness.
