ECE Teachers Assistant-FT

Jewish Community Alliance Inc; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Jewish Community Alliance Inc. in Jacksonville, FL seeks a full-time caregiver to work on the Main Campus, Day shift, supporting children's activities and safety.

Candidates should have a CDA or be pursuing one, with prior field experience preferred; strong communication, reading and writing in English, and ability to follow directions and work with a team are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum of CDA or actively pursuing a CDA.
• Experience in the field desired.
• Ability to speak clearly and grammatically.

Skills

Follow directions

Relay information

Read memos

Write clearly

CPR/First aid

Clear communication

Education

CDA or pursuing CDA

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Main Campus - Jacksonville, FL 32217

Position Type: Full Time

Job Shift: Day

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience: Minimum of CDA or currently seeking a CDA. Experience in field desired.

Language Skills

Ability to speak grammatically correct language that is clear and understandable to the listener and comprehensively understand language when spoken to at a normal speed.

Mathematical Skills

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to read, write and comprehend the concept of time.

Reasoning Ability

Ability to use good judgment, i.e., when to call about a sick child; when to set limits, how to handle potentially risky situations, etc.

Other Skills and Abilities

• Must be able to follow directions
• Must be able to relay information to others
• Must be able to read and comprehend memos, notes, and in-service materials
• Must be able to write using proper English and sentence structure
• Must be able to successfully complete CPR, first aid and other in-service requirements as needed

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee must be physically fit enough to move, carry, stand, lift, push, or pull children up to 50 pounds if necessary. The employee must be able to bend, squat and be flexible enough to work with children at all heights. The employee is regularly required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms; and see, talk, and hear. The employee may occasionally be required to run. These physical demands are for a period of up to 8 hours per day.

Work Environment

The working conditions are located on a one level floor with no steps, air conditioned and on the bus route. The employee must be able to tolerate heat for outdoor portions of the day while on the playground. The noise level is usually noisy.

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