Teacher - Trainee

UCP of Central Florida; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance (free option after 1y

Dental insurance options

Free life insurance

Paid time off

Discounted on-site childcare

403B/Retirement match

Short & long term disability

Support in continuing your education

Job summary

UCP of Central Florida is seeking a Teacher-Trainee for a full-time internship in Orlando. You will gain hands-on classroom experience in an inclusive setting, mentored by a veteran teacher as you support differentiated instruction while pursuing your education degree.

This paid internship helps you apply coursework, develop instructional skills, and experience real-world teaching in an inclusive environment within a charter school network across Central Florida.

Qualifications

• Education major seeking hands-on classroom experience.
• Experience planning differentiated lessons and using inclusive strategies.
• Enrolled in a teacher preparation program during internship.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering differentiated lessons for diverse learners.
• Foster an inclusive classroom environment valuing student diversity.
• Support universal design for learning (UDL) principles.
• Work with small groups and individuals, including students with disabilities.
• Observe and implement evidence-based academic and behavioral supports.
• Assist with classroom management and proactive engagement.
• Participate in IEP meetings and co-teaching experiences.
• Collaborate with general and special education staff to promote inclusive practices.
• Adhere to procedures and guidelines set by UCP and regulatory bodies.

Skills

Differentiated instruction

UDL principles

IEP meetings participation

Collaborative teaching

Education

2 Year Degree

Final year of teacher prep program

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Administration - Orlando, FL 32817

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 2 Year Degree

Salary Range: $16.00 - $16.00 Hourly

Job Category: Education

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic inclusive charter school network? UCP Charter Schools are a network of 8 PreK-12th grade schools for students with and without disabilities in Central Florida.UCPs instructional approach is designed to reach every learner through customized instruction, technology integration, art integration, and project-based learning. Each UCP campus has a unique community feel, with low student/instructor ratios and inclusive classrooms where children with and without disabilities learn and grow together.

Job Summary

As a Teacher-Trainee, you will gain hands-on classroom experience in an inclusive school setting, where students of all abilities learn together. This full-time internship is designed for education majors beginning their official internship period at their college or university. Under the guidance of a mentor teacher, you will support differentiated instruction, assist in fostering an inclusive classroom culture, and implement strategies to meet diverse student needs. This role provides a supportive environment to apply coursework knowledge, develop instructional skills, and gain real-world teaching experience in an inclusive setting. This paid position offers valuable classroom experience while supporting completion of your university degree.

Job Responsibilities

• Assist in planning and delivering differentiated lessons that support diverse learning needs.
• Foster a welcoming, inclusive classroom environment that values student diversity.
• Support universal design for learning (UDL) principles and inclusive instructional practices.
• Work with small groups and individual students, including those with disabilities, to reinforce learning objectives.
• Observe and implement evidence-based strategies for academic and behavioral support.
• Assist in classroom management, providing proactive support to ensure student engagement.
• Participate in IEP meetings, professional development, and co-teaching experiences.
• Collaborate with general education and ESE teachers, therapists, and support staff to promote inclusive education best practices.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, Department of Education, 4C, Department of Children and Families, and other State and Federal agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What UCP Offers

Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment. When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children. For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida. We provide individualized Support, Education, and Therapy services to thousands of children at 8 campuses in: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden

Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

• health insurance (free option after the first year)
• dental insurance options
• free life insurance
• paid time off
• discounted on-site childcare
• 403B/Retirement match
• short & long term disability
• support in continuing your education

Qualifications

Education and Training:

• 3 years of college related credit.
• Enrolled in the final year of college teacher prep program.

Minimum Experience:

• Prefer experience working with students with and without disabilities in a multi-disciplinary setting through employment or service learning.