Lead Teacher (Toddler)

Job DetailsJob Location: Berea Horizon Education Centers - Berea, OH 44017Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.50 HourlyDo you have a heart for guiding little ones through their earliest steps in learning and development? Join our childcare center Toddler team and help create a nurturing, playful, and enriching environment where young children grow with confidence and joy.

 

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. Join our employment team as we create a brighter future for children and families throughout the region and beyond.

 

 

Toddler Lead Teacher  

 

 

Current Locations Hiring:

Berea Childcare Center Full-time 8 hours exact times TBD

 

Wage Information: Full-time hourly position commensurate with experience, training, and education. Pay Rate Range: $15.00 to $17.50 per hour 

CPL 1 $15.00 per hour / CPL 2 $16.50 per hour / CPL 3 $17.50 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 





Develop age appropriate and differentiated classroom schedule, lesson plans and classroom environment to support preschool readiness and individual learning for each child 





Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service as required 





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





Work independently with a group of children and as a leader for the 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 





Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information 





All other duties as needed/assigned 



 
QualificationsQualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required, a CDA, associate degree or higher in ECE or related field is preferred      

Career Pathway Level in OCCRRA is at minimum Level 1

Experience in a toddler 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:

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)