Teacher; School Age Program

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Job Location:

North Olmsted Horizon Education Centers - North Olmsted, OH 44070, Salary Range: $14.50 - $16.00 Hourly. Are you an enthusiastic educator who loves engaging school-age children in fun, meaningful learning experiences? Join our school-age staff today and help create a safe, supportive environment where kids can grow outside of school hours.

For over 46 years, Horizon has been at the forefront of providing high-quality care and education, significantly shaping the lives of children. Horizon offers programs for children 6 weeks to 14 years of age. Our Mission: to provide high-quality early childhood education, care, and youth development programs. Horizon Education Centers proudly serves a range of communities in Cleveland, Elyria, Lorain, North Olmsted, Berea, Parma, and Lakewood.

These primary communities are at the heart of our commitment to early childhood education.

Our North Olmsted Childcare Center, located at 4001 David Drive in North Olmsted, Ohio, is hiring a school-age teacher assistant.

School Age Teacher Assistant:
Monday through Friday 2:00pm until 6:00pm for a total of 20 hours a week.

Full-time hourly position commensurate with experience, training, and education. Pay Rate Range: $14.50 to $16.00 per hour. CPL 1 $ 14.50 per hour / CPL 2 and up $16.00 per hour.

Center Director

• Homework assistance in one-on-one and small group settings; check work and ensure completion if possible
• Plan and/or implement engaging age-appropriate lesson plans for classroom activities and clubs
• 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 group of children 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
• Manage a classroom environment that is fun and engaging
• 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
• May be required to assist with center transportation plans
• Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information
• All other duties as needed/assigned

• High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a school age setting are required; degree or willingness to obtain a School Age Endorsement though the state is preferred
• Experience in a classroom setting and with school age children 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
• 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

• 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)