Teacher Assistant (Preschool)

HORIZON EDUCATION CENTERS•Cleveland, OH

2d•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

Horizon Education Centers is seeking a caring and creative Preschool Teacher Assistant to join their team. For over 46 years, Horizon has been dedicated to providing high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs for children aged 6 weeks to 14 years. This role involves working with a Lead Teacher to implement daily lesson plans and ensure a high level of interaction with children, contributing to their learning, growth, and exploration during crucial developmental years.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience in a childcare setting.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing environments and assignments.
Prompt and reliable.
Genuine love of children.
Ability to lift and carry a minimum of 40 lbs.
Ability to pass background checks and physical/medical screening.

Nice To Haves

Strong familiarity with lesson planning and implementation, incorporating all domains of the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards using Creative Curriculum.
Willingness to update job knowledge with required training, DCY licensing rules and SUTQ professional development opportunities, and industry trends.

Responsibilities

Prepare and implement daily lesson plans with the Lead Teacher.
Ensure a high level of interaction with children.
Provide care and supervision of children and classroom management in accordance with licensing standards and best practices.
Work independently with small groups of children and collaboratively with other staff.
Build positive relationships with children, families, and staff.
Maintain a clean, safe, and emotionally supportive environment conducive to learning.
Complete and document services provided, including progress reports, attendance, screenings, and assessments.
Provide functional classroom support.
Assist with meal service as required.
Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information.
Perform other duties as needed/assigned.

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 fingerprints, and physical/immunization for all employees.
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 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.