Childcare Assistant

Horizon Education Centers Berea location is seeking a caring and dependable Teacher to support our Infant and School Age program. In this role, you'll help create a safe, engaging learning environment while working alongside experienced educators to support children's growth and development.

Positions available:

School Age Teacher Assistant: Hours are a split shift ($1.00 per hour incentive for split) 7am-9:30am and 1pm-5:30/6pm

Infant Teacher Assistant: hours are 8am until 4:30pm M-F

Classroom Aide Infant Room: hours will vary (average 5 to 6 hours a day)

Classroom Aide Float: for all rooms (Infant/Toddler, Preschool) hours will be 2pm to 6pm or 3pm to 6pm

Pay: Classroom Aide $14.25 per hour; Teacher Assistant $14.50 - $16.00/hr, dependent on Career Pathway Level on OCCRRA

Responsibilities:

• Assist with daily activities and lesson plans
• Supervise and engage children in a safe, positive environment
• Support classroom management and meal service
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and staff
• Maintain records and classroom organization

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Childcare experience required
• Dependable, adaptable, and team-oriented
• Genuine passion for working with children
• Ability to pass background checks and lift up to 40 lbs.

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)