Classroom Aide - 52 Week

About the role

The Classroom Aide at Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) plays a crucial role in advancing the agency's mission to expand opportunities and build self-sufficiency for community members. This position supports the Head Start Teacher in providing a safe, nurturing, and educational environment for children.

Essential Job Functions

• 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; report shortages, damage, or other discrepancies; provide 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.
• Absorb and distribute supplies as needed.
• Absorb and distribute supplies as needed.

Qualifications and Requirements

• High School diploma
• 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

Work Conditions and Physical Requirements

• Work Location – As assigned
• Work Hours - 8:00 am – 5:00 pm M-F
• 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

Company Information

Cincinnati-Hamilton County Community Action Agency (CAA) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.