Aide (Childcare Floater)

Job DetailsJob Location: East Lorain Horizon Education Centers - Lorain, OH 44055Salary Range: $13.75 - $13.75 HourlyDo you enjoy helping young children learn and play in a nurturing environment? Join our childcare center as a classroom aide and support teachers in creating a safe, engaging, caring space where every child can thrive.

 

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. 

 

 

 

CLASSROOM AIDE

 

Current Locations Hiring:

East Lorain Childcare Center in Lorain, Ohio - part-time or full-time positions available (flexible)

Lakewood Childcare Center in Lakewood, Ohio-   *New classes starting - preschool room and older infant/ young toddler room - Hours TBD

Old Brooklyn Childcare Center in Cleveland, Ohio - M-F potential shift- 8am-5pm or 9am to 6pm 

Shoreway Childcare Center in Cleveland, Ohio - float position in the afternoon - M-F potential shift- 7:30a to 4:30p; 8a to 5p; or 8:30a to 5:30p

 

Wage Information: pay rate of $13.75 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 





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 





May be asked to go to multiple classrooms in a single day to cover breaks, and maintain ratio 





Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service as required 





Follow and assist with classroom lesson/activity plans 





Assist in documentation for services provided, progress reports, and attendance 





Participates in staff meetings and professional development opportunities 





Maintain adult/child ratios for multiple age groups (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age) 





Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information 





All other duties as needed/assigned 



 
QualificationsQualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required 

Some training, experience, and/or interest in child development 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, 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)