School Age Teacher Assistant

Job DetailsJob Location: Triskett Station Horizon Education Centers - Cleveland, OH 44111Salary Range: $14.00 - $15.50 HourlyAre 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

Triskett Station Childcare Center: 3 needed after school only M-F

 

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 


QualificationsQualifications:

 



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





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, 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)