Head Start Classroom Aide

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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