Toddler Lead Teacher

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  

**New** Special sign-on bonus up to $1500.00 for Toddler Lead Teacher applicants! Apply to find out details!

Current Locations Hiring: South Lorain, North Olmsted, Cascade in Elyria, Lakewood, and Berea. Our toddler rooms at a few locations are expanding, and we need qualified teachers to get these rooms up and running!

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:

• 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. Dental, Vision, Life, and Accident Insurance for employees working over 20 hours per week

• Pre-paid employment screenings/onboarding, including, but not limited to, transcripts, fingerprints, and physical/immunization for full or part-time positions

• Paid Time Off (after 90-day probationary period) and Holiday Pay (starting day one for New Hires)

• Paid professional development for full or part-time positions

• Learn and Earn Tuition Programs

• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with match options after a year of employment for full-time 20+ hour positions

• Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)