Lead Teacher (Toddler)

Do you have a heart for guiding little ones through their earliest steps in learning and development? Join our childcare center Toddler team and help create a nurturing, playful, and enriching environment where young children grow with confidence and joy.

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. Join our employment team as we create a brighter future for children and families throughout the region and beyond.

Toddler Lead Teacher

Current Locations Hiring:

Berea Childcare Center Full-time 8 hours exact times TBD

Wage Information: Full-time hourly position commensurate with experience, training, and education. Pay Rate Range: $15.00 to $17.50 per hour

CPL 1 $15.00 per hour / CPL 2 $16.50 per hour / CPL 3 $17.50 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

  • Develop age appropriate and differentiated classroom schedule, lesson plans and classroom environment to support preschool readiness and individual learning for each child

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

  • Complete and document services provided, such as progress reports, attendance screenings, and assessments as required

  • Work independently with a group of children and as a leader for the 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

  • Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information

  • All other duties as needed/assigned