Part Time Children's Learning Center Classroom Assistant

Job Description

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

• 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.

The selected candidate should be comfortable working with children ages 18 months - 12 years.

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

This is a non‑exempt position with a minimum hourly rate of $11.96

• 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 ODJFS.
• 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:
  Early Childhood Education training or CDA credential.

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. Selected candidate will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

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.