Description
We invest in you while working together to strengthen our community.
Classroom Aide
Child Focus: You will be assigned to a Head Start Classroom at one of our locations across Clermont County.
Hours: Shifts will vary between our operating hours of 7am-5:30pm. This is a seasonal position following the West Clermont School District schedule August-May.
(This position will have orientation on July 27th, and will tentatively begin full time hours on August 3rd.)
Hourly Rate: $15.35/hour
Preferred candidates will:
· 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
· Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages children to create, explore and grow.
· Meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
· Have knowledge and interest of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children
· Have a valid driver's license and/or reliable transportation
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.
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
· 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
Great Work Life Balance!
Growth and Advancement Opportunities. Leadership is committed to promoting from within and growing the next generation of leaders.
Personal and professional value in the work they do to support children, families and adults. Employees are highly engaged.
Free continuing education. Child Focus financially supports employee’s professional development.
Requirements
Degree Required: High School Diploma/GED
Skills Required
- High School Diploma or GED
- Relate positively with young children and families
- Passion for providing quality care and learning opportunities
- Work cooperatively with other team members
- Maintain an attractive, well-kept classroom that encourages learning
- Meet basic requirements of local child care regulatory agency
- Knowledge and interest in 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.
