Aide (Childcare Floater)

HORIZON EDUCATION CENTERS • Berea, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

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. This role involves floating between multiple classrooms to cover breaks and maintain ratios.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• 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
• Must be 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

Nice To Haves

• Some training, experience, and/or interest in child development preferred

Responsibilities

• 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

Benefits

• Medical coverage for employees who work 30+ hours a week.
• Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident Insurance for full or part-time positions
• Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, transcripts, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for full or part-time positions
• Paid Time Off (after 90-day probationary period)
• 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
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for full-time 20+ hour positions
• Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees