Aide/Driver (School Age Programs)

Job DetailsJob Location: East Lorain Horizon Education Centers - Lorain, OH 44055Salary Range: $16.75 - $16.75 HourlyDo you enjoy driving? Horizon is looking for experienced drivers to transport children to and from school and our childcare centers, and on field trips during breaks and summer.

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.

Classroom Aide/School Age Driver

**Drivers are required to care for and monitor the children on the field trip.

Location: East Lorain Childcare Center

Wage Information: Pay rate of $13.75 per hour for classroom aide and an additional $3.00 per hour for driving. Driving is required for this position.

Reports to: Center Director

Hours: 2pm to 6pm, Monday through Friday. Hours may adjust to meet specific site hours. Some locations may have opportunities to work until 6pm with school-age children as well.

Job Description

Drive 14-passenger school minibus and/or 6-passenger minivans. (No CDL required)

Responsible for the care and supervision of children at all times in accordance with licensing standards and best practices

Work as part of a team with other teachers, leads, center staff and the director

Assist in documentation for attendance and transportation services provided

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

Seasonal requirements would include field trips, additional destination trips, and supervision of the children during the event

Bus inspections, maintaining of mileage log, and bus cleaning is required

Maintain professionalism and confidentiality with personnel and family information

All other duties as needed/assigned

Qualifications Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent is required

MUST be 21 years of age and have a current license with a clean driving record (no more than 4 points) to drive Horizon, training provided. Drivers must be licensed for a minimum of 5 years.

Some training, experience and/or interest in child development preferred

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)