Teacher Aide - ESE - 998704

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southern University in Fort Lauderdale, FL invites applications for a Non-Exempt Early Childhood Assistant. This hourly position supports classroom learning, safety, and child care under a guided curriculum.

The role requires completing mandated child care trainings, staying punctual, and collaborating with parents and staff. A High School Diploma is required; background screening is performed. Join NSU to contribute to a nurturing learning environment.

Qualifications

• Attend and complete designated in-service trainings.
• Complete state mandated child care training in the first year of hire. Enroll within the first 90 days of employment and complete within 1 year of hire date.
• Complete yearly in-service training hours mandated by the state of Florida.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Punctual and reliable.

Responsibilities

• Provides nurturing and assistance to children in the classroom to ensure an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for each child to ensure compliance with the terms of the child's Individual Education Plan.
• Supervises children during arrival, dismissal, playground time and lunch to ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times.
• Assists in the implementation of the Pro-Active behavior management strategies for individual/group settings to ensure the safety of all children and staff.
• Communicates with parents, coordinator and other primary care givers to ensure a positive, participating environment.
• Prepares classroom learning materials and displays to ensure appropriate learning support materials are available at all times.
• Monitors and coordinates activities to provide children with an enhanced learning experience.
• Assumes responsibility of the teacher when the teacher is absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attend in-service trainings

Follow instructions

Punctual and reliable

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Job description

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southern University! Nova Southern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southern University.

Primary Purpose

Provides quality, developmentally appropriate social/emotional and learning experiences for young children. Involves parents as partners in their children's learning, by providing current information and support. Maintains a positive learning environment that reflects the school's philosophy.

Job Category

Non-Exempt

Pay Basis

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding?

No

Essential Job Functions

• Provides nurturing and assistance to children in the classroom to ensure an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.
• Assists in the preparation and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for each child to ensure compliance with the terms of the child's Individual Education Plan.
• Supervises children during arrival, dismissal, playground time and lunch to ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times.
• Assists in the implementation of the Pro-Active behavior management strategies for individual/group settings to ensure the safety of all children and staff.
• Communicates with parents, coordinator and other primary care givers to ensure a positive, participating environment.
• Prepares classroom learning materials and displays to ensure appropriate learning support materials are available at all times.
• Monitors and coordinates activities to provide children with an enhanced learning experience.
• Assumes responsibility of the teacher when the teacher is absent.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Attend and complete designated in-service trainings.

• Complete state mandated child care training in the first year of hire. Enroll within the first 90 days of employment and complete within 1 year of hire date.
• Complete yearly in-service training hours mandated by the state of Florida.
• Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
• Punctual and reliable.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, bend, carry, and put down up to fifty (50) pounds on a continuous basis.
• Repeated lifting and placing down of children required.
• Ability to sit on floor for extended periods of time.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience

1. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

• Must complete four (4) hour on line Child Abuse and Neglect Training prior to the first day of employment.
• Register and complete Early Literacy Child Care Training class during first week of employment.
• Register for the forty-five (45) hour Child Care Licensing training classes within the first week of employment and complete such training's within the first year of employment.
• Employees who do not have a completed degree in Early Childhood Education or related field must be enrolled by the end of ninety (90) days and complete within one year of employment a CDA/CDAE or enrolled in an associate or higher level degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 & 20 hour Child Care Training Certificates.
• Previous experience working with children.

Is this a safety sensitive position?

No

Background Screening Required?

Yes

Sensitivity Disclaimer

Nova Southern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary. NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.