Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: East Lorain Horizon Education Centers - Lorain, OH 44055Salary Range: $14.00 - $15.50 HourlyAre 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 Age Teacher Assistant
Locations Currently Hiring:
East Lorain Childcare Center: 1 needed 2-6pm (driving incentive possible) M-F
Parma Heights Childcare Center: 1 needed split shift possible 6:30-8:30am and 1-6pm or 2-5:30pm or afternoon only M-F
Wage Information: Full-time hourly position commensurate with experience, training, and education. Pay Rate Range: $14.00 to 15.50 per hour.
CPL 1 $14.00 per hour / CPL 2 and up $15.50 per hour
Reports to: Center Director
Job Description:
Works with the Lead Teacher to prepare and implement the daily lesson plans and ensures a high level of interaction with children
Responsible for the care and supervision of children and classroom management at all times in accordance with licensing standards and best practices
Work independently with a small group of children and as part of a team with other teachers, leads, center staff and the director
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
Maintains a clean, safe and emotionally supportive environment that is conducive to learning and is centered on the needs and abilities of the children
Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service as required
Document services provided, such as progress reports and attendance
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
All other duties as needed/assigned
QualificationsQualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a childcare setting are required
Strong familiarity with lesson planning and implementation is 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:
Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week. Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident Insurance for full or part-time positions
Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, transcripts, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for full or part-time positions
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
403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for full-time 20+ hour positions
Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)