Part-Time ECE Program Support Specialist | Shape Young Minds

Lutheran Services Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) invites applications for an ECE Program Support Specialist, part-time, based in Jacksonville, FL. You will assist classroom staff, support materials development, supervise mealtimes, and help implement individual education plans for children with special needs.

This entry-level position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred bilingual abilities. Responsibilities include food service tasks, safety and confidentiality, and participation in required

Qualifications

• Ability to communicate both written and verbally.
• Ability to follow directions.
• Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence and memos.
• Ability to communicate with families and children in a positive and helpful manner.

Responsibilities

• Assists classroom staff in all classroom activities, field trips and outdoor activities included in lesson plans.
• Assists in developing materials and providing activities related to the cultural background of the children and families served.
• Helps supervise at mealtime, eating with the children to encourage good nutrition and social skills.
• Helps keep the classroom and its contents clean and orderly.
• Assists the preschool teacher in any aspect of the program as needed (e.g. family nights, copying newsletters, making phone calls, preparing classroom materials).
• Serves as a temporary substitute in the periodic absence of the preschool teacher.
• May work with assigned children with disabilities, supporting the work of the classroom staff, managers, specialists and/or mental health consultant in carrying out the individual plans for children with special needs.
• With direction from professional staff, follows IEP/IFSP.
• Sanitizes surfaces, picks up and stores materials in the classroom or kitchen to maintain a safe environment.
• May assist with janitorial services in the absence of the regular custodian or janitor.
• May assist in the preparation of food, logging meals/snacks following USDA/CACFP required documentation for food purchased, prepared and served.
• Participates in food service cleanup, inventory and other food service tasks as requested.
• Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to children, families and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.
• Attends all workshops and training as directed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Written & Verbal Communication

Following Instructions

Teamwork

Numeracy Basics

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) invites applications for an ECE Program Support Specialist, part-time, based in Jacksonville, FL. You will assist classroom staff, support materials development, supervise mealtimes, and help implement individual education plans for children with special needs.

This entry-level position requires a high school diploma or GED, with preferred bilingual abilities. Responsibilities include food service tasks, safety and confidentiality, and participation in required