Health Nutrition Assistant at Head Start

Health Nutrition Assistant at Head Start

Hamilton County ESC Hamilton County Head Start - Cincinnati, Ohio Open in Google Maps

Job : 5904165

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 26, 2026 7:05 PM (UTC)

Position Opening Announcement
Health and Nutrition Classroom Aide

Part Time

QUALIFICATIONS:
High School Diploma or GED. Working knowledge of typical behaviors/expectations of three and four-year-old children.

REPORTS TO:
Head Start Early Learning Director or Designee

JOB SUMMARY:
To assist the educational staff with education and health needs of children as well as set up, serve, and clean-up of meals to the Head Start children. Carry out proper safety and sanitation practices in the handling of food according to Head Start Policy and Procedures.

• 1. Adhere to agency policies and procedures including Head Start Performance Standards and state regulations.
• 2. Responsible for providing the set-up, serving, clean-up, and disposing of extra food at the end of each mealtime for all classroom meals/snacks.
• 3. Receive food from the caterer or kitchen staff and store properly to maintain temperature until service time, when applicable.
• 4. Dish food into appropriate serving containers for small group meal settings in compliance with food safety and sanitation standards.
• 5. Record number of children eating at point of service (while children are eating) as required by the Child and Adult Care Food Program for reimbursement as directed by classroom staff.
• 6. Assist children with tooth brushing procedures and maintain caddy and caddy cover with education staff.
• 7. Assist students for preparation to transition in and out of classroom at arrival and dismissal time.
• 8. In full day programs, provide coverage for lunch breaks for the educational staff.
• 9. Assist with supervising and monitoring of children at all times throughout the program environment (indoors/outdoors) to insure child safety.
• 10. Assist children with diapering and toileting procedures/accidents and if necessary, change clothing.
• 11. Ensure adult/child ratio is maintained at all times.
• 12. Assist educational staff in preparing/laminating/cutting materials and preparing the environment for children.
• 13. Support a classroom community by promoting positive relationships, independence, and self-regulation skills by carrying out established routine and guidelines.
• 14. Support learning environment through appropriate and positive interactions with children, staff, and families.
• 15. Strive for efficient data collection by using technology, when appropriate.
• 16. Promote effective relationships within the community by speaking knowledgably about the programs' philosophy, mission, and goals, positively about its staff, services, children, and families and by viewing the program as a valuable part of the community.
• 17. Recognize and monitor each child's health and well-being.
• 18. Demonstrate flexible and efficient time management and ability to prioritize workload.
• 19. Collaborate with colleagues to develop cohesive working relationships within the classroom, district, and agency environments.
• 20. Physical ability to respond to children quickly in emergency.
• 21. Assist in the clean-up of classroom centers and setup of materials between centers.
• 22. Wiping out weekly or clean-up of any spills immediately in the classroom refrigerator.
• 23. Demonstrates respect for others when communicating by sharing information objectively, non-judgmentally, and by following established program protocols.
• 24. Facilitates communication with their staff and supervisors by using technology if/when available.
• 25. Participate in program planning efforts by contributing ideas for program improvement, material, and supply needs, and suggesting products and sources.
• 26. Follow School District procedures (e.g., emergency plans, school closings, evacuations)
• 27. Maintains professional boundaries in relationships with staff and families by distinguishing between others' needs and one's own, guarding against abuse of power and sexual misconduct, and using appropriate language.
• 28. Furthers professional growth by seeking feedback, reflecting on, and assessing own…