Job Description

Job Location: South Side Pride Horizon School Age Site - Elyria, OH 44035
Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.50 Hourly

Are you an enthusiastic educator who loves engaging school-age children in fun, meaningful learning experiences? Join our school-age staff today and help create a safe, supportive environment where kids can grow outside of school hours.
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.
School-Based Staff Member
Locations Currently Hiring:
South Side Pride located in Eastern Heights Recreation Center: 1101 Prospect Rd, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Hours are 1:45pm until 5:15pm Monday through Friday
Wage Information: Full-time hourly position commensurate with education, experience and Career Pathway Level in OCCRRA; pay rate ranges from $15.00 to $17.50 per hour.
Reports to: Site Coordinator

:
- Homework assistance in one-on-one and small group settings; check work and ensure completion if possible
- Responsible for the care and supervision of the children in the classroom- build rapport, classroom management
- Plan and implement engaging age-appropriate lesson plans for classroom activities and clubs.
- Parent engagement and communication
- Manage a classroom environment that is fun and engaging
- Maintain documentation for services provided progress reports and attendance
- Build positive relationships with children, families and other staff members through prompt and accurate response and service, cheerful and professional attitude, and problem-solving spirit
- Work independently with a group of children and as part of a team with other staff and the director
- May be required to assist with center transportation plans
- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
- All other duties as needed/assigned

Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalent is required
- Experience in a classroom setting and with children preferred
- Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, DCY licensing rules and SUTQ professional development opportunities, and industry trends
- Must be able to adapt quickly to changing environments and assignments as required
- We seek someone who is prompt and reliable and who possesses a genuine love of children
- 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:
- Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for all employees
- Paid professional development for full or part-time positions
- Holiday Pay
- Discounted childcare for all full-time, part-time or seasonal positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)