Teacher Assistant (Toddler)
About The Position
Horizon Education Centers is seeking a caring and creative educator to join their team as a Toddler Teacher Assistant. 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 full-time hourly position is located at the East Lorain Childcare Center in Lorain, Ohio, with working hours from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm, Monday through Friday. The mission of Horizon Education Centers is to provide high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs, serving communities in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Olmsted, Berea, Parma, and Lakewood.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a childcare setting are 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.
Nice To Haves
- Strong familiarity with lesson planning and implementation, incorporating all domains of the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards using Creative Curriculum is preferred.
- 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.
- We seek someone who is prompt and reliable and who possesses a genuine love of children.
Responsibilities
- Works with the Lead Teacher to prepare and implement the daily lesson plans and ensures a high level of interaction with children.
- 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.
- Maintains a clean, safe and emotionally supportive environment that is conducive to learning and is centered on the needs and abilities of the children.
- Complete and document services provided, such as progress reports, attendance screenings, and assessments as required.
- Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service as required.
- 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, 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, but not limited to, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for all employees.
- Paid Time Off (after 90-day probationary period) and 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 (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare).
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
