Classroom Aide- Childcare Floater

Horizon Education Centers; Lakewood (OH); On-site; USD 16,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage for employees

Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Tuition/Training programs

Retirement savings plan (403b)

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Horizon Education Centers in Lakewood, OH is hiring a Classroom Aide to support teachers, supervise children, and help maintain a safe, engaging environment across licensed classrooms. This role requires a high school diploma, reliability, and the ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

You will work with a small group of children, collaborate with staff, and participate in ongoing training. The Lakewood location offers a $14.25 per hour pay, full-time or part-time shifts, and benefits such as medical

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Willingness to update training, licensing rules, and professional development opportunities.
• Must be able to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs.
• Must be prompt, reliable, and have a genuine love of children.
• Background checks and medical screening may be required.

Responsibilities

• Care for and supervise children in accordance with licensing standards.
• Work independently with a small group and collaboratively with teachers and staff.
• Build positive relationships with children and families through friendly, professional service.

Skills

Promptness

Love of children

Team player

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lakewood Horizon Education Centers - Lakewood, OH 44107, Salary Range: $14.25 - $14.25 Hourly, Do 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:

Lakewood Childcare Center in Lakewood, Ohio - float position M-F fulltime or parttime shifts available

Wage Information:

pay rate of $14.25 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

Qualifications:

• 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)