Classroom Aide

Company Address (work location may be different):

Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency
* 1740 Langdon Farm Road
* Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

At the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA), we envision an equitable community where everyone has the tools and resources to be self-sufficient. Our mission is clear: through advocacy, high-quality programs, and strong community partnerships, our dedicated team is breaking down barriers to equity and opportunity while building self-sufficiency across generations. Our values guide us in everything we do: we serve with passion, collaborate as a team, have compassion for others, use our talents to do transformational work, and strive to continuously improve.

The Classroom Aide at CHCCAA plays a crucial role in advancing our mission to expand opportunities and build self-sufficiency for our community members. This position supports the Head Start Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children. The role involves providing supplies materials and support for the classroom, and maintaining a positive classroom atmosphere.

The ideal candidate will use their skills to embody our values and contribute to our vision of a thriving, self-sufficient community.

• Support teaching staff by fulfilling requests for supplies needed in the classroom; order supplies as needed.
• Inspect incoming materials for conformity to purchase order specifications; reports shortages, damage, or other discrepancies; provides packaging and logging materials to manager.
• In coordination with teaching staff, rotate items in the classroom to help promote literacy.
• Perform scheduled checks of first aid kits and refill as needed.
• Maintain accurate records to reflect quantity, type and value of materials, equipment, merchandise and supplies in the designated storage room.
• Provide coverage for breaks as needed in the classroom.
• Assist in periodic and annual inventories.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by staff assigned to this job classification. This is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Additionally, CAA management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities to meet business and organizational needs as necessary.

• Minimum of 1 year clerical or administrative experience, with inventory management and supply responsibilities
• Computer skills with proficiency in Microsoft Office applications
• Experience working effectively with diverse families and communities

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Core Competencies:

• Passion for service to the community
• Compassion for others – empathy, respect, caring, kindness
• Collaboration and teamwork
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Organizational skills and the ability to multi-task, plan and prioritize work
• Accuracy and attention to detail
• Interpersonal relationship and customer service skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Interest and willingness to learn new information and skills

The work environment and physical demands described here are representative of those required by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job with or without reasonable accommodation.

• Work Location – As assigned
• Work Hours - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F
• Work is performed in a typical early childhood classroom environment

Ability to

• Use hands to manipulate, handle, feel, and control items or equipment
• Walk and bend in confined areas
• See and be able to read, write, and interpret written documents
• Talk…