Early Childhood Assistant - Pre-K & Below (Inclusive)

UCP of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (free option after 1年

Dental insurance options

Free life insurance

Paid time off

Discounted on-site childcare

403B/Retirement match

Short & long term disability

Education support

Job summary

UCP of Central Florida seeks a Teacher Assistant to support an Early Childhood classroom of 9–18 students (Infants–PreK), with and without disabilities. You will implement lesson plans, assist in preparing instructional materials, and help with assessments and progress monitoring.

The role requires documenting progress, applying classroom management techniques, and coordinating with the lead teacher, staff and families.

Qualifications

• GED or high school diploma required or equivalent.
• DCF 45-hour training completed within 90 days of hire.
• CPR/First Aid training required or completed.

Responsibilities

• Implements lessons plan including instructional groups per teacher’s direction.
• Assists in planning and developing/setting up instructional materials for classroom.
• Assist in administering assessments/progress monitoring.
• Documents academic progress through authentic observations and data collection.
• Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques and data collection.
• Perform lead teacher assistant duties in his/her absence.
• Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
• Attend required trainings, meetings and events.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, Department of Education, 4C, Department of Children and Families, and other State and Federal agencies.
• Provide caretaking/housekeeping duties as needed (i.e., changing of students, keeping classroom clean).
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Experience with children

Team collaboration

Documentation & data collection

Education

GED or High School Diploma

DCF 45 hour Training

CRP/First Aid Training

Job description

UCP of Central Florida seeks a Teacher Assistant to support an Early Childhood classroom of 9–18 students (Infants–PreK), with and without disabilities. You will implement lesson plans, assist in preparing instructional materials, and help with assessments and progress monitoring.

The role requires documenting progress, applying classroom management techniques, and coordinating with the lead teacher, staff and families.