Teacher Assistant (School Age)

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 Age Teacher Assistant

Locations Currently Hiring:

Old Brooklyn Childcare Center: 1 needed school year 12pm to 6pm and then fulltime 8 hours during summer M-F

Parma Heights Childcare Center: 1 needed school year 12pm to 6pm and then fulltime 8 hours during summer M-F 

DRIVING IS A REQUIREMENT FOR THE PARMA AND OLD BROOKLYN POSITIONS. THERE IS AN ADDITIONAL $3.00 PER HOUR INCENTIVE FOR DRIVERS.

**To be a driver, you must be over 21 years old, have a clean driving record, and hold an Ohio driver's license. You also need to have had a license and driving experience for at least 5 years.

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

• Drive 14 passenger school minibus and/or 6 passenger minivans. (No CDL required) 

• Bus inspections, maintaining of mileage log, and bus cleaning is required 

• Assist in documentation for attendance and transportation services provided  

• 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 

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a childcare setting are required 

• MUST be 21 years of age and have a current license with a clean driving record (no more than 4 points) to drive Horizon, training provided. Drivers must be licensed for a minimum of 5 years. 

• 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)

Salary : $14 - $16