Easterseals Florida provides services daily that make a profound, positive difference in the lives of people living with disabilities and their families. We believe in the potential of each individual's ability to live, work, learn and play in their own communities.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Work collaboratively and professionally with the Teachers in the classrooms, as well as other program staff, to maintain and support a positive, nurturing, safe, healthy, and inclusive classroom environment that supports individualized learning based on children's needs and interests
- Assist the Teachers in providing individualized attention to the children to enhance their learning and development
- Form trusting professional relationships with the children and families by creating a positive, nurturing environment and encouraging the involvement of families
- Assist with preparing and implementing lesson plans based on each child's assessments
- Assist with implementing the developmental assessment for each child
- Expand the children's learning and understanding by providing language development opportunities and role modeling of desirable behavior and interactions to increase social-emotional development
- Demonstrate the highest standards of personal integrity and maintain professional boundaries with clients and staff
Educational Background:
A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
Skills/Experience:
We are seeking a professional Preschool Assistant Teacher to join our team of early childhood educators in making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and special needs. The Preschool Assistant Teacher will provide a positive, safe, stimulating and inclusionary learning environment to allow the children to grow and develop to their fullest potential.
What we value:
- An energetic, engaging, creative, and professional individual who is passionate about working with children with disabilities and special needs and seeing them achieve their developmental milestones
- Successful completion of the Florida Department of Children & Families 45 hour Child Care Training is a preferred
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
- Ability to work flexible hours when needed to meet the needs of the program
Job Function:
Organization Info
Listing Stats
Post Date:
Jul 28 2018
Active Until:
Aug 28 2018
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit