Job Description

Job Location: Horizon Education Centers - North Olmsted, OH 44070,

Salary Range: $42,500.00 - $45,000.00 Salary/year, Are you a passionate leader with a heart for early childhood education and the skills to guide a dynamic team? We are seeking a dedicated individual to foster a nurturing environment for children, families, and staff alike at any one of our childcare centers, learning the Horizon way. This position travels to our local centers that are in need of administrative support. Must be willing to drive to different locations as needed or work at the administration building on special projects.

For over 46 years, Horizon has been at the forefront of providing high-quality care and education, significantly shaping the lives of children. Horizon offers programs for children 6 weeks to 14 years of age. Our Mission: to provide high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs. Horizon Education Centers proudly serves a range of communities in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Olmsted, Berea, Parma, and Lakewood. These primary communities are at the heart of our commitment to early childhood education.

Administrator Support Coordinator

Location: The position location varies based on center/site needs; locations are in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties

Salary Information: Full-time salaried position; salaried positions are exempt from overtime

Reports to: Chief Academic Officer

Assists or may be assigned tasks by: Chief Operating Officer, Finance Director, Chief Financial Officer, Executive Director, or 21st Century Division Executive

This position is a stepping stone in the leadership ladder and may lead to a Business Coordinator (lateral), Site Coordinator (promotion), or Center Director (promotion) position.

Job Description

• Provide coverage in centers and sites throughout Lorain and Cuyahoga County when Business Coordinators, Site Coordinators, or Center Directors are not in the building 
• Learn and apply knowledge of childcare licensing rules 
• Learn and apply knowledge of SUTQ requirements
• Learn and apply basic business operations (accounts receivable, purchasing, organization-specific duties for business operations, including tracking enrollment, attendance, and billing, and payroll) 
• Gain knowledge of and apply Horizon practice, procedure, and policy. 
• When not covering a location, duties will include center/site programmatic support by:  
• Assisting with data collection, entry and analysis 
• Grant writing or reporting 
• Performing Classroom observations 
• Education services projects 
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
• May require frequent lifting and carrying of larger items, including but not limited to deliveries
• Other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: Qualifications:

• A bachelor's degree is preferred, and an associate's degree or CDA with a willingness to continue education in the education field is required
• Center or site experience is required
• A minimum level 3 CPL is required (OCCRRA)
• Must have a willingness to update job knowledge with required training, DCY licensing rules and Ohio-approved professional development opportunities, and industry trends
• Has the ability to build positive relationships with coworkers, families, vendors and the community through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit
• Must have strong interpersonal and customer service skills; and be able to expertly deal with internal and external individuals in a positive manner
• Must possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Must be able to multitask and have strong detail-oriented, time management, and organizational skills
• Must be able to work independently, as well as collaboratively as an active part of a team
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, and other software programs; with an emphasis on Excel
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs. as required
• Must be able to pass background checks and physical/ medical screening as required

Employee Benefits

• FREE Virtual Health Care and Mental Health Care for year-round or seasonal employees, full-time or part-time 20+ hours a week (Subsidized by Horizon)
• Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week, year-round
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week
• Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for all employees
• Paid Time Off (after 90-day probationary period) and Holiday Pay (after your 1st full pay period for New Hires)
• Paid professional development for full or part-time positions
• Learn and Earn Tuition Programs for year-round full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week positions
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hour positions
• Discounted childcare for all full-time, part-time, or seasonal positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)