Lead Teacher Assistant - PreK and below

UCP of Central Florida; Florida; On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

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 an educational support professional to assist in classrooms across campuses. You will implement lesson plans, prepare instructional materials, and monitor student progress through data collection in an inclusive setting.

The role emphasizes collaboration with teachers, ongoing training, and maintaining positive interactions with staff, families. Experience with young children and special needs is valued.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or equivalent credits or current CDA.
• CPR/First Aid Training completed or during first 90 days.
• 45 Hour DCF Training required (or completed within first 90 days).

Responsibilities

• Implements lesson plans including instructional groups per teacher's direction.
• Assists in planning and developing/setting up instructional materials for classroom.
• Assist in administering assessments/program monitoring.
• Documents academic progress through authentic observations and data collection.
• Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
• Attend required trainings, meetings and events.

Skills

Classroom management

Data collection

Lesson planning

Documentation

Education

Associate's Degree or CDA

CPR/First Aid Training

45 Hour DCF Training

Job description

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.

Job 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/program 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 teacher duties in his/her absence.
• Keep up on best and promising practices for education (i.e., attending professional development, participating in book studies, etc.)
• Provide caretaking/housekeeping duties as needed (i.e., changing of students, keeping classroom clean)
• Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
• Attend required trainings, meetings and events.
• Ensure the administration is informed of all parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
• 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.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers

UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees! Some perks to being a UCP Team Member include:

• health insurance (free option after the first year)
• dental insurance options
• free life insurance
• paid time off
• discounted on-site childcare
• 403B/Retirement match
• short & long term disability
• support in continuing your education

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• Associate's Degree or equivalent college credits (60) or current CDA
• CPR/First Aid Training
• 45 Hour DCF Training (or complete within first 90 days)

Minimum Experience:

• 1 to 3 years classroom experience preferred with PreK population.
• Prefer experience working with young children with special needs in a multi-disciplinary setting.