Early Childhood Classroom Assistant

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); Hybrid; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Nova Southwestern University is seeking a developmentally appropriate early childhood assistant to provide nurturing care and support in the classroom, ensuring a safe, enriching environment.

The role involves implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, supervising children, and communicating with parents, with duties including preparing materials and coordinating activities.

Qualifications

• Attend and complete designated in-service trainings.
• Complete state mandated child care training in the first year of hire. Enroll within the first 90 days of employment and complete within 1 year of hire date.
• Complete yearly in-service training hours mandated by the state of Florida.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Provides nurturing and assistance to children in the classroom to ensure an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.
• Assists in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum to ensure a stimulating learning experience.
• Supervises children during arrival, dismissal, playground time and lunch to ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times.
• Communicates with parents, coordinator and other primary care givers to ensure a positive, participating environment.
• Serves as a substitute teacher to ensure that assistance and support are provided to the students at all times.
• Prepares classroom learning materials and displays to ensure appropriate learning support materials are available at all times.
• Monitors and coordinates activities to provide children with an enhanced learning experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

Nova Southwestern University is seeking a developmentally appropriate early childhood assistant to provide nurturing care and support in the classroom, ensuring a safe, enriching environment.

The role involves implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum, supervising children, and communicating with parents, with duties including preparing materials and coordinating activities.