Preschool Teacher Assistant

Are you a caring and creative educator who finds joy in helping young children learn, grow, and explore the world around them? Join our team at Horizon Education Centers and make a lasting difference during the most important years of development.

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.

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Locations Currently Hiring Head Start Teacher Assistant: East Lorain

Locations Currently Hiring Teacher Assistants: North Olmsted, Old Brooklyn, Shoreway and Lakewood

Wage Information: Full-time hourly position commensurate with experience, training and education. Pay Rate Range: $13.50 to 15.00 per hour.

CPL 1 $13.50 per hour / CPL 2 $15.00 per hour

Reports to: Center Director

Assistant 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

• Complete and document services provided, such as progress reports, attendance screenings, and assessments as required

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

• 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 for Old Brooklyn, North Olmsted, Shoreway and East Lorain. A CPL 3 in OCCRRA is required for the Lakewood location.

• Strong familiarity with lesson planning and implementation, incorporating all domains of the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards using Creative Curriculum 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

• Holidays and paid time off after completion of the Probationary period

• 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)