Aide/Driver (School Age Programs)

Do 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