Classroom Aide- Childcare Floater

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental & Vision

Life Insurance

Virtual Health Care

PTO

Paid PD

Tuition program

403(b) match

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Horizon Education Centers in Lorain, OH is seeking a part-time classroom aide to support teachers in a nurturing childcare environment for children from 6 weeks to 14 years old.

Work 2pm–6pm, Monday to Friday, assisting with supervision, activities, and meal service while maintaining safety and ratios in a supportive team setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Some training or interest in child development preferred.
• Willingness to update training, licensing rules, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Care and supervision of children and classroom management in accordance with licensing standards.
• Work independently with a small group and as part of a team with teachers and staff.
• Build positive relationships with children and families with a cheerful, professional attitude.
• May cover multiple classrooms to maintain ratios during breaks.
• Provide classroom support and assist with meal service as required.
• Follow lesson/activity plans and assist with documentation for progress and attendance.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
• Maintain appropriate adult/child ratios for multiple age groups.

Skills

Love of children

Prompt and reliable

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Interest in child development

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Lorain Community Constellation Horizon Site - Lorain, OH, Salary Range: $14.25 - $14.25Hourly, 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.

Current Location Hiring:

Lorain Community Childcare Center located in Lorain Community Constellation School in Lorain, Ohio -

M-F 2pm to 6pm part-time shift

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)