Lead Teacher Assistant - PreK and below

UCP of Central Florida•Winter Garden, FL

9d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher Assistant supports classroom instruction for PreK and younger students at UCP of Central Florida’s West Orange Campus in Winter Garden, Florida. The role implements lesson plans and instructional groups under the teacher’s direction, helps prepare classroom materials, supports student assessment and progress monitoring, and contributes to a safe, inclusive learning environment. The assistant may perform teacher duties in the teacher’s absence and also provides classroom caretaking and housekeeping as needed. The position maintains communication with staff and parents, attends required trainings, meetings, and events, and informs administration of parent or student concerns. It follows applicable UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, education, childcare, and state and federal agency requirements. UCP describes its mission as empowering children with and without disabilities through individualized support, education, and therapy services in an inclusive environment.

Requirements

Associate’s degree, equivalent college credits (60), or current CDA.
CPR/First Aid training.
45-hour DCF training, or complete it within the first 90 days.
Classroom experience with the PreK population is preferred; the posting lists 1 to 3 years as the preferred experience range.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with young children with special needs in a multidisciplinary setting.
One to three years of classroom experience with the PreK population.

Responsibilities

Implement lesson plans and instructional groups as directed by the teacher.
Assist in planning, developing, and setting up instructional materials for the classroom.
Assist with administering assessments and program monitoring.
Work with the teacher to document academic progress through authentic observations and data collection.
Use and ensure consistent implementation of behavior and classroom management techniques, including data collection.
Perform teacher duties in the teacher’s absence.
Keep current with promising education practices through professional development, book studies, and similar activities.
Perform caretaking and housekeeping duties as needed, including changing students and keeping the classroom clean.
Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
Attend required trainings, meetings, and events.
Ensure administration is informed of parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
Ensure compliance with procedures, requirements, and guidelines set by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, the Department of Education, 4C, the Department of Children and Families, and other state and federal agencies.
Perform other duties as assigned.