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Ohio Means Jobs is sourcing for an education aide for a company located in downtown Cleveland. Purpose of Classification: The purpose of this classification is to assist the Teachers and Assistant Teachers in the care and safety of children in the Head Start Program. Essential Functions: The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned. Assists the teachers and assistant teachers with meeting Head Start child development goals and curriculum implementation. Maintains the classroom with regards to equipment materials and supplies and ensure the safety of the classroom operations. ensures any sources of danger to the children are kept out of their reach; keeps classroom neat and orderly by assisting with picking up toys, materials, and other potential hazardous to the children. Assists the teachers and other staff in meal service and family style dining with the children and helps with the clean-up of the tables and getting children to finish their meals; assists with toileting, dressing, eating, tooth brushing and any other areas of health, safety and hygiene. Assists the teachers with outdoor play activities and chaperoning on field trips; ensures children are constantly being monitored during both indoor and outdoor play times. Attends meetings, conferences, workshops and other trainings to keep current and up to date with policies and procedures, Head Start rules and regulations and for professional development to increase the skills and experience of the job. Additional Functions: Performs other related duties as required. Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or GED required; One year of experience in a childcare position preferably in an educational environment preferred. Additional Requirements/Conditions of Employment: Successful results of pre and continued employment assessments including fingerprinting, drug testing, medical examinations and background check(s). Days: Monday-Friday 1st shift 8am-5pm  Benefits: dental, educational assistance, health insurance, paid holidays, retirement, sick leave, vacation Interested candidates apply here or contact: LaShorn Caldwell-Recruiter Lcaldwell@dwfs.us 216-777-8227