Infant and Toddler Teacher Assistants

Salary Range:  $13.00 to $15.00/hr. Placement in this range is dependent on professional development levels for education and training. Additional incentives may be available for special duty assignment(s).

All staff must receive a professional development level in the OCCRRA Professional Development Registry. Click https://registry.occrra.org/user/login#/ to find out your level today. Don't have an account? Click the tab at the bottom of the OCCRRA page to create one. 

Responsibilities:

• Works with the Lead Teacher to prepare and implement the daily lesson plans and ensures a high level of interaction with children
• Experience with Creative Curriculum preferred. Strong familiarity with lesson planning incorporating all domains of the Ohio Early Learning Content Standards.
• Maintains a clean, safe and emotionally supportive environment that is conducive to learning and is centered on the needs and abilities of the children
• Completes developmental screenings & assessments
• Maintains documentation for services provided, progress reports and attendance
• Works as part of a team with Lead Teacher, center staff and Director
• Builds positive relationships with families
• Participates in staff meetings, conferences, professional development

Qualifications:

• Career Pathway Level in OCCRRA is at minimum Level 1
• Willingness to update job knowledge with required ODJFS Licensing Rules and SUTQ professional development opportunities and industry trends 
• Demonstrate cross cultural competency while working with Horizon's diverse population.
• We seek someone who is prompt and reliable and who possesses a genuine love of children
• We honor and recognize those who have served in the Armed Forces. Our values and mission align with Veterans' leadership abilities, discipline, strategic thinking, adaptability, focus and dedication.

Employee Benefits Available for Full and Part-Time Staff:

• Paid Professional Development and Onboarding
• Learn and Earn Tution Programs
• Holidays and Paid time off after completion of the Probationary period
• Discounted childcare for full or part-time positions (must apply or prove not eligible for publicly funded childcare)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/ Accident Insurance (Medical 30+ hrs/wk and 20+hrs/wk for others)
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan (Match after 1yr for 20+ hrs/wk)