Part Time Children's Center Assistant

Job Description

The Children’s Learning Center (CLC) Center Assistant works collaboratively with the CLC Teachers and Administrators, assisting with the daily operations of the classroom and/or center. The Center Assistant will assist with supervision to ensure the safety and well‑being of the children at all times and, when necessary, alert the teacher of possible problems and needs of individual students or the group.

Typical tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Assists with classroom set up and implementation of the daily schedule.
• Assists assigned teacher(s) with implementing daily lesson plans and classroom schedules by direct teaching, working with small groups, or individual interaction and temporarily assume teacher responsibilities if needed.
• Helps maintain a positive environment by interacting with the children and staff.
• Assists with keeping classrooms, storage areas, outdoor areas, and the center clean, neat, and orderly.
• Attends to health, nutrition, and personal hygiene needs of the children.
• Assists with inventory of supplies and materials and reports needs to the appropriate individual.
• Creates classroom materials needed to implement daily lesson plans and themes.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

We offer consistent work schedules, earned time off, competitive wages, LCCC tuition fee waivers, access to LCCC fitness center and facilities, pension and supplemental retirement, and more!

Required qualifications:

High school diploma or GED, over 18 years old and experience/training to meet OCCRRA Career Pathways Level 2 or above.

Must meet all childcare licensing requirements and must meet the standards of an extensive background check as required by DCY. Experience working with young children. Willing to attend professional development opportunities and meet yearly-required training. Flexible schedule that meets the center’s needs. Preferred qualification include Early Childhood Education training or CDA credential.

• High School Diploma; OCCRRA CPL Level 2
• Willingness to complete required in‑service trainings
• Must meet all required DCY childcare staff member licensing regulations, including extensive background check
• Demonstrated knowledge and ability to work with young children and families

The complete application file should include cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and 3 professional references which can be uploaded to the online application. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs. Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree.

LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry‑recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student‑centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half‑time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college.

Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on‑campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.

• Job Identification 1914
• Job Category Support Part‑time
• Posting Date 02/13/2026, 01:36 PM
• Degree Level High School Graduate
• Job Schedule Part time
• Locations 1005 N Abbe Road, Elyria, OH, 44035, US