Behavioral Support Aide

Behavior Support Aide
4629 Aicholtz Rd Cincinnati, OH

Every day brings an opportunity to make a difference. Come be part of something meaningful.

Location: Locations will vary throughout Clermont County.
Schedule: Full-Time | Seasonal Position
Starting Rate: $19.12/hour

Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, valued, and encouraged to grow.
Child Focus is seeking a caring, patient, and dedicated Behavior Support Aide to join our Early Learning team. In this role, you will work alongside teachers and other team members to support young children with individualized behavioral needs. Through positive relationships, encouragement, and consistent implementation of individualized behavior support plans, you will help children develop social-emotional skills, build confidence, and experience success in the classroom.
This is more than a job—it's an opportunity to be a positive influence in a child's life, celebrate their progress, and help create an inclusive environment where every child has the opportunity to thrive. Join a mission-driven organization that values collaboration, professional development, and work-life balance.

What You’ll Do

- Build positive, trusting relationships with young children and their families.

- Implement individualized behavior support plans to help children develop positive behaviors and social-emotional skills.

- Provide individualized attention, encouragement, and support based on each child's unique needs.

- Help create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive classroom environment where every child feels valued.

- Work closely with classroom teachers and team members to support children's learning, development, and success.

- Encourage children to explore, participate, build relationships, and develop confidence.

- Respond to challenging behaviors with patience, understanding, and appropriate behavior support strategies.

- Maintain a positive, well-organized classroom environment that encourages children to create, explore, and grow.

- Communicate observations and progress with appropriate team members.

- Follow agency policies and meet applicable childcare licensing and regulatory requirements.
Why Join Child Focus?
Comprehensive Benefits Package

- Medical, dental, vision insurance, and Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

- Health Savings Account and Flexible Spending options with agency contribution

- 10 days of PTO for first-year and seasonal employees

- Extended illness benefits

- 403(b) retirement plan with 6% employer match

- Eligibility for Federal Student Loan Forgiveness and tuition reimbursement

- Paid internships

- Childcare with a 25% employee discount

- Employee wellness benefits

- Paid continuing education and professional development opportunities
Grow With Us

- Great work-life balance!

- Advancement opportunities with leadership committed to promoting from within

- Purpose-driven work that supports children, families and communities

- Highly engaged teams and a collaborative culture

- Ongoing investment in employee growth and development
Qualifications

- High School Diploma or GED required

- Experience working with children birth to five preferred

- Experience working with challenging behaviors and providing individualized support preferred

- Patience, flexibility, and a genuine passion for helping young children learn and grow