Lead Teacher (Half Day Preschool)

Ohio Preschool Program (OPP) Lead Teacher 

Join Horizon Education Centers as a Half-Day Preschool Lead Teacher and help prepare young learners for success. This position is ideal for experienced professionals in early childhood education, and childcare settings

Locations Hiring:

Dewhurst Childcare Center located in Elyria, Ohio

Pay:

$18.00 - $19.00 per hour 

Pay is based on education, experience, and OCCRRA Career Pathway Level. 

Schedule: Monday–Thursday, 8:15 a.m.–2:15 p.m.

About the Role:

As a Half Day Preschool Lead Teacher, you will create a positive, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for children. You will plan and lead classroom activities, foster strong relationships with families, and support each child's social, emotional, and academic growth. 

Responsibilities:

• Plan and implement daily lesson plans that support developmentally appropriate practices. 

• Provide high-quality interactions and learning experiences for preschool-aged children. 

• Maintain a clean, safe, and nurturing classroom environment. 

• Supervise children at all times and ensure compliance with licensing regulations and best practices. 

• Complete required documentation, including attendance, screenings, assessments, and progress reports. 

• Conduct developmental screenings and assessments as required. 

• Partner with families and provide referrals or resources when needs are identified. 

• Collaborate with teachers, center staff, and leadership to support children and families. 

• Assist with classroom operations, including meal service when needed. 

• Build positive relationships with children, families, and coworkers. 

• Maintain confidentiality of child, family, and staff information. 

• Perform other duties as assigned.  

Qualifications: 

• A minimum of a current CDA is required; an associate degree or higher in ECE or a related field is preferred. Career Pathway Level in OCCRRA is at minimum Level 3. 

• Experience in a preschool classroom setting is required 

• Experience with Creative Curriculum preferred; strong familiarity with lesson planning incorporating all domains of the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards 

• 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: 

• 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) 

Salary : $18 - $19