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HORIZON EDUCATION CENTERS

Aide (Childcare Floater)

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Do you enjoy helping young children learn and play in a nurturing environment? Join our childcare center as a classroom aide and support teachers in creating a safe, engaging, caring space where every child can thrive.

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.

CLASSROOM AIDE

Current Locations Hiring:

Lakewood Childcare Center - *New classes starting - preschool room and older infant/ young toddler room

Berea Childcare Center - 1 float needed for the infant classrooms (times will vary) *must have infant childcare center experience

Old Brooklyn Childcare Center - fulltime position available

Shoreway Childcare Center - float position in the afternoon - M-F potential shift- 7:30a to 4:30p; 8a to 5p; or 8:30a to 5:30p

East Lorain Childcare Center- part-time or full-time positions available

Dewhurst Childcare Center in Elyria- Full-time 8am to 5pm. Driving the 14 passenger mini-bus is required, which offers a $3.00 per hour incentive on top of the base pay. Must be over 21yrs of age, have a clean driving record, and have held a license for 5yrs.

Wage Information: pay rate of $13.75 per hour

Reports to: Center Director

Job Description:

  • 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

  • May be asked to go to multiple classrooms in a single day to cover breaks, and maintain ratio

  • Provide functional classroom support and assist with meal service as required

  • Follow and assist with classroom lesson/activity plans

  • Assist in documentation for services provided, progress reports, and attendance

  • Participates in staff meetings and professional development opportunities

  • Maintain adult/child ratios for multiple age groups (Infant, Toddler, Preschool, School Age)

  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information

  • All other duties as needed/assigned