Preschool Assistant Teacher — Reggio Emilia Learning

University of North Florida; Jacksonville (FL); Sur place; USD 19 000 - 27 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of North Florida’s UNF Preschool in Jacksonville, FL, is hiring a full-time VPK assistant teacher. You will support Lead teachers in delivering Reggio Emilia–inspired learning and align with NAEYC standards to foster early literacy, language, math, science, social studies, arts, and social-emotional growth.

You will contribute to classroom learning, assessments, documentation, and portfolio management, while modeling a caring, patient approach and collaboration with the team.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Attain Florida Staff credential within one year of employment.
• Complete 45 hours of DCF rules and regulations within 60 days.
• Pediatric First-Aid and CPR certifications.
• VPK credential requirements from Early Learning Coalition.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist Lead teachers in developing lesson plans using the Project Approach to promote literacy, language, mathematical thinking, scientific thinking, social studies, arts, and social emotional development.
• Assist in teaching to meet standards in social-emotional, physical, language, social studies, and arts domains; maintain classroom order and behavior management; apply developmentally appropriate practices.
• Assist in assessment of children using photography, anecdotal records, children’s words, and artifacts; help manage portfolios for authentic assessment.
• Engage in teacher inquiry to inform learning; stay updated on current research-based practices and translate into practice.
• Assist and support other staff as needed; demonstrate caring, patience, and conflict resolution to ensure positive customer service aligned with the university mission.

Connaissances

Experience with young children

Conflict resolution skills

Self-motivated

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Florida Staff credential (within 1 year)

45 hours of DCF rules/regulations (within 60 days)

Pediatric First-Aid and CPR

VPK credential (Early Learning Coalition)

Bachelor's degree preferred

Description du poste

The University of North Florida’s UNF Preschool in Jacksonville, FL, is hiring a full-time VPK assistant teacher. You will support Lead teachers in delivering Reggio Emilia–inspired learning and align with NAEYC standards to foster early literacy, language, math, science, social studies, arts, and social-emotional growth.

You will contribute to classroom learning, assessments, documentation, and portfolio management, while modeling a caring, patient approach and collaboration with the team.