Teacher Assistant

Arc Broward; Florida; On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time off

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Short / Long term disability

Employer matching retirement plan

Employee referral bonuses

Job summary

Arc Broward is seeking a Teacher Assistant to support preschool students ages 3–5 with developmental disabilities in a full-time Afterschool program. The schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:45 am to 3:45 pm, and the position offers $17 per hour.

You will join a team that values professionals who care deeply about children and families. Responsibilities include direct supervision, care and teaching, maintaining a safe and nurturing classroom, and assisting with basic hygiene as needed.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 1 year of professional experience with children (preferably with developmental disabilities).
• Positive, compassionate, and supportive person.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct supervision, care, and teaching to children with Developmental Disabilities.
• Ensure a safe, stimulating, nurturing and therapeutic learning environment.
• Provide basic care in all areas of hygiene and toileting, as needed.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Preschool Teacher Assistant/Full Time with 26 Paid Days off Annually

Monday through Friday 8:45 am – 3:45 pm

$17/hour

Are you looking to join an agency that values the tremendous talent and positive impact that you have on children who have special needs and their families? It’s time to join the team of professionals who love what they do, support each other, and make a difference in the lives of so many amazing people!

Arc Broward is looking for an experienced Teacher Assistant to provide students ages 3 – 5 who have special needs with direct supervision, care, and instruction.

As a Teacher Assistant in our Afterschool program, you will be a valued member of a dedicated and talented team of people while helping preschool students with disabilities learn, grow, play, and thrive!

What are the Responsibilities of a Teacher Assistant?

• Provides direct supervision, care, and teaching to children with Developmental Disabilities
• Ensures a safe, stimulating, nurturing and therapeutic learning environment
• Provides basic care in all areas of hygiene and toileting, as needed

What are the requirements?

• You have a high school diploma or GED
• You have a minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with children (preferably children with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges)
• You’re a positive, compassionate, and supportive person.

What makes Arc Broward great?

• Arc Broward is a leader in the field of Developmental Disabilities and provides excellent professional growth and training
• Arc Broward is forward-thinking and innovative
• Arc Broward values our team members and helps them shine
• Arc Broward puts the CARE in CAREER!

We have fantastic benefits such as:

• Unlimited, generousEmployee Referral Bonuses
• Employee Assistance Program resources for all staff (and immediate family members) for work-life balance, stress management, and other life challenges
• Traditional benefits, like Paid Time off, Medical, dental, and visioninsurance coverage; Life insurance,Short / Long term disabilityplans, and supplemental Aflac insurance plans for full time employees.
• Retirement plan withemployer matching contributions

When can you start? We are looking for new team members to start ASAP to join the Arc Broward family!

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.

Qualifications

Education

Required

High School or better.

Experience

Required

1 year:

1 year: Special needs children

Behaviors

• Enthusiastic: Shows intense and eager enjoyment and interest
• Dedicated: Devoted to a task or purpose with loyalty or integrity
• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group

Motivations

• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization

Equal Opportunity Employer

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