Classroom Aide (Preschool)

HORIZON EDUCATION CENTERS•Cleveland, OH

3d•$14 - $14•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Education Centers is hiring a Classroom Aide (Floater) for its Triskett Childcare Center in Cleveland, Ohio. The role supports teachers in providing a safe, engaging, and caring environment for children. Horizon provides early childhood education, care, and youth development programs for children from 6 weeks to 14 years old. The aide is responsible for children's care and supervision and classroom management in accordance with licensing standards and best practices. The position works both independently with small groups and collaboratively with teachers, center staff, and the director. The aide may cover breaks in multiple classrooms during a day, support different age groups, help with meals and classroom activities, and assist with service documentation, progress reports, and attendance.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Willingness to update job knowledge through required training, DCY licensing rules, SUTQ professional development opportunities, and industry trends.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and assignments.
Promptness, reliability, and 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.

Responsibilities

Care for and supervise 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, and helpful service.
Cover breaks in multiple classrooms as needed while maintaining required child-to-adult ratios.
Provide classroom support and assist with meal service as required.
Follow and assist with classroom lesson and activity plans.
Assist with documentation of services provided, progress reports, and attendance.
Participate in staff meetings and professional development opportunities.
Maintain required adult-to-child ratios for infant, toddler, preschool, and school-age groups.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality regarding personnel and family information.
Perform other duties as needed or assigned.

Benefits

Medical coverage for year-round employees working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental, vision, and life insurance for year-round employees working full-time or part-time at least 20 hours per week.
Virtual health care and mental health care for year-round or seasonal employees working full-time or part-time at least 20 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 at least 20 hours per week.
403(b) retirement savings plan with match options after one year of employment for year-round positions of at least 20 hours per week.
Discounted childcare for full-time, part-time, or seasonal employees, subject to application or proof of ineligibility for publicly funded childcare.