Classroom Aide (Preschool)

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: Triskett Childcare Center located in Cleveland, Ohio - 

Classroom Aide (Floater): M-F 1pm to 6pm part-time shift

Wage Information: pay rate of $14.25 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 

• 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:

• 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)

Salary : $14