Teacher Assistant (Preschool)

Horizon Education Centers; North Olmsted, Northern (OH, KY); On-site; USD 19,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life Insurance

Virtual Health Care

Mental Health Care

Paid Time Off

Holiday Pay

Professional development

Tuition assistance

403(b) retirement plan

Discounted childcare

Job summary

Horizon Education Centers in North Olmsted, OH is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support the Lead Teacher in delivering engaging early childhood education. This full-time hourly role involves implementing daily lesson plans, supervising children, and fostering a warm, learning-focused environment.

The candidate should have a high school diploma or equivalent and childcare experience, with readiness to complete required trainings and comply with Ohio standards.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and childcare experience.
• Familiarity with Ohio Early Learning Content Standards using Creative Curriculum preferred.
• Willingness to update training and licensing requirements.
• Ability to adapt to changing environments and assignments.

Responsibilities

• Assist lead teacher with daily lesson plans and interactions with children.
• Care for and supervise children in accordance with licensing standards.
• Collaborate with teachers, leads, staff and the director.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.
• Maintain a clean, safe, supportive learning environment.
• Document progress, attendance and assessments as required.
• Provide classroom support and assist with meal service as needed.
• Maintain confidentiality of personnel and family information.
• Perform other duties as needed.

Skills

Lesson planning

Childcare experience

Adaptability

Background checks

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: North Olmsted Horizon Education Centers - North Olmsted, OH 44070Salary Range: $14.00 - $15.50 HourlyAre you a caring and creative educator who finds joy in helping young children learn, grow, and explore the world around them? Join our team at Horizon Education Centers and make a lasting difference during the most important years of development.

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.

Preschool Teacher Assistant

Locations Currently Hiring Teacher Assistants: North Olmsted Childcare Center in North Olmsted, Ohio - Hours: 9am - 5:30pm 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
• 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
• Complete and document services provided, such as progress reports, attendance screenings, and assessments as required
• Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service as required
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
• All other duties as needed/assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a childcare setting are required
• Strong familiarity with lesson planning and implementation, incorporating all domains of the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards using Creative Curriculum 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)