TEACHER ASSISTANT INFANT AND TODDLER

Children, Inc.; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 25,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Medical Insurance

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

Flexible Scheduling

Job summary

Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) in Orlando, FL is seeking a Teacher Assistant-Infant and Toddler to support the daily curriculum and activities, assisting the lead teacher and ensuring timely execution of plans for ages 0–3.

The role requires a CDA Infant and Toddler credential or equivalent degree with coursework in early childhood, plus at least one year of relevant experience and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Must possess current Infant & Toddler CDA certification or equivalent.
• One (1) year experience working directly with infant & toddler children.
• Must enroll in State mandated 45-hour module within the first 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Teacher in implementing daily curriculum and activities.
• Ensure classroom plans are carried out in the Teacher's absence.
• Help maintain records and progress reports as needed.
• Assist in developing lesson plans aligned with Head Start standards.
• Help select teaching materials to meet individual children's needs.
• Support home visits and parent meetings with the Teacher.
• Encourage parent involvement in the program and home.

Skills

Classroom Support

Parent Engagement

Documentation

Education

CDA Infant & Toddler

Early Childhood/Child Development degree or credits

Tools

Microsoft Word

Job description

You have an opportunity to become an integral part of an organization with a mission and vision to improve the lives of families with young children. Join our Team and help us to continue our compassionate quest to provide high-quality services to children and families throughout Florida.

Please Note: Resumes are kept on file for one year. Resumes are screened for meeting the required qualifications for the positions. Candidates who meet the required qualifications of the position(s) for which they apply will be contacted for an interview.

This is what 4C can do for you!

• Group Medical Insurance
• Paid Basic Life Insurance
• Paid Vacations, Holidays, Sick, Personal, Bereavement Time Off
• Employee Discounts
• 401(k) Retirement Plan
• Paid Long Term Disability
• Flexible Scheduling

Community Coordinated Care for Children, Inc. (4C) is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability. Employment at our organization is contingent upon the successful completion of drug screening and applicable background screening.

Equal Employment Opportunity is the law, for more information,

Positions at 4C Head Start and Early Head Start require background screening through Florida’s Clearinghouse (Level 2), as mandated by law. For clear, straightforward information about this process—including Level 2 standards, live-scan fingerprinting (including details on the process, vendors, locations, and potential costs), disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures—please visit the State of Florida’s education and awareness page,

Qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer will be provided with step-by-step instructions and timelines for completing the screening process.

Position: TEACHER ASSISTANT INFANT AND TODDLER

Location: Orlando, FL

Job Id:706

# of Openings:1

JOB TITLE: Teacher Assistant-Infant and Toddler (age group 0-3)

LOCATION: Orlando

CDA-Infant and Toddler credential is required or a degree in Early Childhood/Child Development OR a completed degree with at least 12 credit hours in Early Childhood/Child Development*****

Background Screening Notice (Florida HB 531)

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Clearinghouse (Level 2), as mandated by law. For clear and straightforward information about the process—including Level 2 standards, live-scan fingerprinting (including details on the process, vendors, locations, and potential costs), disqualifying offenses, and exemption procedures—please visit the State of Florida's education and awareness page here: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Qualified applicants who receive a conditional offer will be provided with step-by-step instructions and timelines for completing the screening process.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

Provides services to Early Head Start children and families in compliance with the Head Start Performance Standards Child care work involving assisting the Teacher in working with young children and families to develop their cognitive, social, emotional and physical growth.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Assists the Teacher in the implementation of the daily curriculum and activities. Ensures classroom plans and activities are carried out in the absence of the Teacher.
• Assists Teacher with ensuring compliance with child outcomes, State of Florida Early Childhood standards, Head Start Performance Standards, and the goals & objectives of the current Early Head Start curriculum.
• Assists Teacher in maintaining classroom records, progress reports, accident reports and other necessary documentation.
• Assists in developing lesson plans in accordance with Head Start Performance Standards.
• Assists with developing instructional materials and teaching aids. Assists with the selection of teaching materials to meet individual needs of children.
• In conjunction with the Teacher, develops and carries out plans for at least one day per week. Assists in development of each child’s education plan.
• Models physical activities to all children in assigned classroom.
• Works with Teacher to conduct home visits and may participate in parent meetings.
• Encourages parent involvement in the Early Head Start program, both in the classroom and in the home.
• Identifies and reports child abuse cases.
• Assists in organizing classroom volunteers. Helps classroom volunteer with classroom routine
• Attends all pre-service and in-service training programs and other mandatory training programs.
• Seeks in-kind (donated time, services, products, cash) for the program and ensure in-kind is documented accurately and timely.
• Participates in the Agency’s Quality Improvement Program.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Must possess a current Infant & Toddler Child Development Associate (CDA) certification or equivalent.

One (1) year experience working directly with infant & toddler children. Must be able to obtain at least fifteen (15) clock hours of certified training per year.

Must enroll in the State mandated 45-hour module for child care within the first 90 days of employment. Must complete within timeframe given upon hire

• Successful completion of a standardized early childhood and development skills and knowledge based assessment is also required.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:

Must meet criteria for background screening as required for child care personnel in child care licensing regulations.

CDA must be renewed prior to the deadline listed on the CDA certification,

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
• Knowledge of early childhood growth and development, and age-appropriate activities.
• Knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations in child care, to include the Active Supervision of children.
• Ability to gain knowledge of Head Start Performance Standards and Head Start Policies and Procedures.
• Ability to receive and follow detailed instructions.
• Ability to operate a personal computer. Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications in word processing and databases, including Microsoft Word.
• Ability to navigate the Internet.
• Ability to maintaining composure, keeping emotions in check, controlling anger, and avoiding aggressive behavior, even in very difficult situations.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, parents, volunteers, and community representatives.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both written and orally.
• Ability to work and communicate with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds and socio-economic levels.
• Sensitivity to the needs, abilities, beliefs, and attitudes of individuals within and outside the Agency, including but not limited to clients and co-workers.

SALARY: $19.16 per hour

12-month position

Equal Opportunity Employer – Veteran/Disability

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