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. This is a full-time position working 37.5 hours per week.
Areas of Responsibility:
- Work collaboratively and professionally with the Teacher in the classroom, 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 Teacher 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:
- 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
- A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred
- Successful completion of the Florida Department of Children & Families 45 hour Child Care Training
- 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:
Dec 22 2017
Active Until:
Jan 20 2018
Hiring Organization:
Easterseals
industry:
Nonprofit