Classroom Aide / Assistant

Do you enjoy helping young children learn and play in a nurturing environment? Join our childcare center as a classroom aide and support teachers in creating a safe, engaging, caring space where every child can thrive.

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.

Location: Old Brooklyn Childcare Center located in Cleveland, Ohio -

Classroom Aide (Floater) : M-F 2pm to 6pm part-time shift

Wage Information : pay rate of $14.25 per hour

School Age Teacher Assistant: Hours are 12pm to 6pm Monday through Friday

School Age Teacher Assistant Wage Information : Full-time hourly position commensurate with experience, training, and education. Pay Rate Range: $14.50 to $16.00 per hour.

CPL 1 $14.50 per hour / CPL 2 and up $16.00 per hour

Reports to : Center Director

Job Description :

- 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

- Classroom Aides may be asked to go to multiple classrooms in a single day to cover breaks, and maintain ratio

- Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service as required

- Follow and assist with classroom lesson/activity plans

- Assist in documentation for services provided, progress reports, and attendance

- Participates in staff meetings and professional development opportunities

- Maintain adult/child ratios for multiple age groups (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age)

- Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information

- All other duties as needed/assigned

Qualifications

Qualifications:

- High school diploma or equivalent is required

- Some training, experience, and/or interest in child development 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, year-round

- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance for year-round, full-time or part-time 20+ hours per week

- Virtual Health Care and Mental Health Care for year-round or seasonal employees, full-time or part-time 20+ hours a 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)