Early Childhood Teacher Assistant – Inclusive Class Support

Ucp-of-Central-Florida; Kissimmee (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Retirement match

Education support

Job summary

UCP of Central Florida is hiring a Teacher Assistant to support an Early Childhood classroom (Infants–PreK) in Kissimmee, FL. The role involves implementing lessons, preparing instructional materials, monitoring progress, and assisting with behavior management under the teacher's direction.

We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, retirement match, and opportunities for continuing education.

Qualifications

• G.E.D. or High School Diploma.
• DCF 45 hour Training completed within 90 days of hire.
• CRP/First Aid Training.

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.
• Works with the teacher in documenting 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.
• Keep up on best and promising practices for education.
• Provide caretaking/housekeeping duties as needed (e.g., changing of students, keeping classroom clean).
• Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
• Attend required trainings, meetings and events.
• Ensure administration is informed of all parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
• Ensure compliance with procedures and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, Department of Education, 4C, Department of Children and Families, and other State and Federal agencies.

Education

GED or High School Diploma

DCF 45 hour Training

CPR/First Aid Training

Job description

UCP of Central Florida is hiring a Teacher Assistant to support an Early Childhood classroom (Infants–PreK) in Kissimmee, FL. The role involves implementing lessons, preparing instructional materials, monitoring progress, and assisting with behavior management under the teacher's direction.

We offer a competitive benefits package including health insurance, paid time off, retirement match, and opportunities for continuing education.