Preschool Teacher Assistant — Special Needs (FT, Great Benefits)

Arc Broward; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee referral bonuses

Employee Assistance Program resources

Paid Time off (PTO)

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short/Long term disability

Retirement plan with employer matching

Job summary

Arc Broward is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support children ages 3–5 with developmental disabilities in the afterschool program. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:45 am–3:45 pm, at a pay rate of $17/hour in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

You will supervise, care for, and instruct students, helping them learn, grow, play, and thrive in a warm, nurturing setting. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience working with children.

Qualifications

• Requires a high school diploma or GED.
• Minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with children.
• Candidates should be positive, compassionate, and supportive.

Responsibilities

• Provides direct supervision, care, and teaching to children with developmental disabilities (ages 3–5).
• Maintains a safe, stimulating, nurturing, and therapeutic learning environment.
• Assists with basic hygiene and toileting as needed.
• Engages children in fun, meaningful activities.

Skills

Experience with children

Patience

Compassionate

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Arc Broward is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to support children ages 3–5 with developmental disabilities in the afterschool program. This full-time role runs Monday through Friday, 8:45 am–3:45 pm, at a pay rate of $17/hour in Fort Lauderdale, FL.

You will supervise, care for, and instruct students, helping them learn, grow, play, and thrive in a warm, nurturing setting. Ideal candidates will have a high school diploma or GED and at least 1 year of experience working with children.