Preschool Teacher Assistant Easterseals Southwest Florida

Elcsarasota; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals SWFL is seeking an assistant caregiver to support direct care and supervision of children in our center. You will assist with developmentally appropriate preschool activities, maintain a safe environment, and communicate regularly with parents regarding progress and daily routines.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma or GED, 1 year of early childhood classroom experience, and prefer 45 hours of DCF training prior to hire. This is an on-site role with the center in Florida.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 45 hours of DCF training before hire preferred.
• Minimum one year of experience in an early childhood classroom.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate preschool programs for young children.
• Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing activities to meet the children's physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs.
• Ensure equipment and facility are clean, well-maintained, and safe at all times.
• Supervise children to ensure safety and provide a secure environment.
• Communicate effectively with children and parents/guardians about progress and daily activities.
• Maintain classroom records and assist with parent/teacher conferences.

Skills

Early childhood experience

Education

High School Diploma or GED

45 hours training by DCF before hire

Job description

Summary

Assist with the direct care and supervision of children in the center, meeting their physical, social, emotional, and educational needs in a safe, clean, and stimulating environment.

Qualifications

• Required: High School Diploma or GED.
• Preferred: Mandated 45 hours of training by the Department of Children and Families before hire.
• A minimum of one year of experience in an early childhood classroom.

Responsibilities

• Implement developmentally appropriate preschool programs for young children.
• Assist the lead teacher in planning and implementing activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social/emotional needs of the children in the program
• Ensure equipment and facility are clean, well-maintained, and safe always
• Responsible for completing the classroom cleaning log with classroom staff and submitting it to the office each month
• Ensure children are always supervised.
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance
• Implement positive discipline when required
• Outdoor play areas shall be under the supervision of staff interacting with the children.
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Observe children and make notes of progress
• Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
• Must adhere to DCF Definition of Direct Supervision: SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN The knowledge of and accounting for the activity and whereabouts of each child in care and the proximity of staff to children, always assuring immediate intervention of staff to safeguard a child from harm.
• Communicate with parents/guardians.
• Discuss children’s development with parents/guardians
• Maintain program administration.
• Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress
• Conduct semi-annual parent/teacher conferences with Lead Teacher
• Maintain a portfolio and developmental assessment for each child in your class
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure classroom meets compliance mandates for National Accreditation Commission (NAC), Department of Children and Families (DCF), Manatee,
• Charlotte and Sarasota County Early Learning Coalitions, Manatee and Sarasota School Boards, and USDA inspections.
• Comply with Easterseals policies and procedures, utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
• Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and effective communication while working at Easterseals or when representing the organization.
• Other duties as assigned.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an employee must meet to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.

Easterseals SWFL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug-Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.