Teacher Assistant (Toddler)

Job DetailsJob Location: Market Square Horizon Education Centers - Cleveland, OH 44113Are 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. 

 

 

Teacher Assistant 

 

Locations Currently Hiring:

Market Square Childcare Center M-F 8am - 5pm 

 

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 





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 



 
QualificationsQualifications:

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

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


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)