Classroom Aide- Childcare Floater

HORIZON EDUCATION CENTERS•Lorain, OH

6d•$14 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Education Centers is hiring a part-time Classroom Aide at its Lorain Community Childcare Center, located in Lorain Community Constellation School in Lorain, Ohio. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., at $14.25 per hour. Horizon provides care and education programs for children from 6 weeks to 14 years old, with a mission to provide high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs. The Classroom Aide is responsible for children's care and supervision and classroom management in accordance with licensing standards and best practices. The aide works independently with small groups and collaboratively with teachers and center staff, and may cover breaks across multiple classrooms while maintaining required adult-child ratios. The role also supports classroom activities, meals, documentation, and positive relationships with children, families, and staff.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and assignments.
Promptness and reliability, with a genuine love of children.
Ability to lift and carry at least 40 pounds as required.
Ability to pass required background checks and physical/medical screening.

Nice To Haves

Some training, experience, and/or interest in child development.
Willingness to update job knowledge through required training, DCY licensing rules, SUTQ professional development opportunities, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

Provide care and supervision of children and manage classrooms in accordance with licensing standards and best practices.
Work independently with small groups of children and as part of a team with teachers, leads, center staff, and the director.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff through prompt, accurate, cheerful, professional service and problem-solving.
Cover breaks in multiple classrooms as needed and maintain required ratios.
Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service.
Follow and assist with classroom lesson and activity plans.
Assist with documentation for services provided, progress reports, and attendance.
Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Maintain adult-child ratios across infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age groups.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage for year-round employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental, vision, and life insurance for year-round full-time or part-time employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Virtual health care and mental health care for year-round or seasonal employees working 20 or more hours per week.
Pre-paid employment screenings and onboarding, including fingerprints and physical/immunization requirements.
Paid time off after a 90-day probationary period.
Holiday pay after the first full pay period for new hires.
Paid professional development for full-time and part-time positions.
Learn and Earn Tuition Programs for year-round positions of 20 or more hours per week.
403(b) retirement savings plan with match options after one year of employment for year-round positions of 20 or more hours per week.
Discounted childcare for full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees, subject to application or proof of ineligibility for publicly funded childcare.