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Job DetailsJob Location: Old Brooklyn Horizon Education Centers - Cleveland, OH 44109Salary Range: $14.00 - $15.50 HourlyAre you a caring and creative educator who finds joy in helping young children learn, grow, and explore the world around them? Join our team at Horizon Education Centers and make a lasting difference during the most important years of development. 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. Preschool Teacher Assistant Locations Currently Hiring Teacher Assistants: Lakewood Childcare Center in Lakewood, Ohio - Hours: TBD M-F Old Brooklyn Childcare Center in Cleveland, Ohio - Hours: TBD M-F North Olmsted Childcare Center in North Olmsted, Ohio - Hours: 9am - 5:30pm M-F Wage Information: Full-time hourly position commensurate with experience, training, and education. Pay Rate Range: $14.00 to 15.50 per hour. CPL 1 $14.00 per hour / CPL 2 and up $15.50 per hour Reports to: Center Director Job Description: 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 QualificationsQualifications: High school diploma or equivalent and experience in a childcare setting are required 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 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 Employee 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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