Classroom Aide - 52 Week

Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

The Classroom Aide at Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) supports the Head Start Teacher by providing a safe, nurturing learning environment and by supplying materials for daily activities. This position emphasizes teamwork, reliability, and commitment to the agency's mission of building self-sufficiency in the community.

You will assist in maintaining classroom organization, managing inventory, and supporting families from diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Minimum 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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Clerical experience

Inventory management

Microsoft Office

Diversity experience

Job description

Company Address (work location may be different):

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

ABOUT US

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.

POSITION SUMMARY

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.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Functional Responsibilities

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS

Required Education, Skills and Experience

• 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

Required Job Competencies

CAA 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

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

Working Conditions

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

Physical Requirements

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 and hear
• Lift, carry, and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds

The Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. The Functions, Qualifications, Requirements and Physical Demands listed in this job description represent the essential functions of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The listed Job Functions do not necessarily include all activities that the incumbent may perform.

Your employment with the Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency is entered into voluntarily or “at-will,” meaning that both you and the employer may end the employment relationship with or without reason, cause or notice unless otherwise prohibited by law. You are free to terminate your employment at any time, with or without cause. Similarly, C-HCCAA has the right to terminate the employee’s employment, or otherwise alter an employee’s position, duties, title or compensation at any time, with or without cause. Therefore, the only employment relationship that exists is one terminable at will by either the employee or C‑HCCAA.