Seasonal School Based Summer Camp

HORIZON EDUCATION CENTERS • Cleveland, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Education Centers is seeking individuals aged 18 or older, including teachers, college students, and graduating high school students, to join their team as a part-time seasonal summer camp staff. This role focuses on building positive relationships with school-age children. For over 46 years, Horizon has been dedicated to providing high-quality care and education for children aged 6 weeks to 14 years. Their mission is to deliver high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs across communities in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Olmsted, Berea, Parma, and Lakewood. This specific position is located at Paul L. Dunbar Elementary School in Cleveland, OH. It is a part-time hourly role with a pay rate ranging from $15.00 to $17.50 per hour, commensurate with education, experience, and Career Pathway Level in OCCRRA. The position reports to the Site Coordinator. The summer camp runs from June 9 to July 10, 2026, with general working hours from 12 pm to 4:30 pm. Mandatory paid training includes a full-day session tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, June 3, from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with pizza lunch provided. Additionally, 9.5 hours of online childcare-related training must be completed before the camp's first day, for which staff will be paid upon verification. The Paul Dunbar site will be closed on June 19, 2026, and July 3, 2026, and staff will not be paid for these days.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent is required
• Willingness to update job knowledge with required 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 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
• Must be prompt and reliable and possess a genuine love of children

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a classroom setting and with children preferred

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the care and supervision of children in the classroom – build rapport and classroom management
• Implement engaging age-appropriate lesson plans and classroom activities
• Support community partners in providing enrichment activities
• Manage a classroom environment that is fun and engaging
• Parent engagement and communication
• 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
• Work independently with a group of children and as part of a team with other staff and the Site Coordinator
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
• Maintain documentation for services provided, including attendance and snack
• Assist with student dismissal
• Assist with student lunch time
• Assist and support the Site Coordinator in data collection and good record keeping
• All other duties as needed/assigned

Benefits

• Prepaid employment screenings and onboarding
• Discounted childcare for full-time or part-time and seasonal positions scheduled more than 20 hours per week (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)

What This Job Offers

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