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HORIZON EDUCATION CENTERS

Teacher Assistant (Preschool)

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Are 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:

Berea Childcare Center in Berea, Ohio - Hours: 8:30-5pm M-F

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

Cascade Childcare Center in Elyria, Ohio - Hours: 9am - 6pm M-F

South Lorain Childcare Center in Lorain, Ohio - Hours: 9am-6pm 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