Lead Teacher (Childcare)

Job Details: Job Location: Lakewood Horizon Education Centers (new) - Lakewood, OH, Salary Range: $15.00 - $17.50Hourly, Do you have a heart for guiding little ones through their earliest steps in learning and development? Join our childcare center Infant or Toddler team and help create a nurturing, playful, and enriching environment where young children grow with confidence and joy. Lakewood is expanding its center and opening new classrooms!

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:

Lakewood Childcare Center in Lakewood, Ohio-  Hours are 40 hours a week. Schedule is either 7am until 4pm or 9am to 6pm (hour break) Monday through Friday.  

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 

Qualifications: Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent is required, a CDA, associate degree or higher in ECE or related field is preferred      

Career Pathway Level in OCCRRA is at minimum Level 1

Experience in a toddler classroom setting is required 

Experience with Creative Curriculum preferred; strong familiarity with lesson planning incorporating all domains of the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards   

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)