Lead Teacher Assistant - PreK and below

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

2d•$15 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Lead Teacher Assistant supports classroom instruction for PreK and younger students at UCP Pine Hills Campus in Orlando, Florida. The role assists the teacher with lesson implementation, instructional materials, assessments, progress documentation, behavior and classroom management, and student care. The assistant may perform teacher duties in the teacher’s absence and is expected to maintain positive communication with staff and parents, attend required trainings and events, and follow applicable organizational, health, education, and regulatory requirements. UCP of Central Florida is a nonprofit agency providing education, therapy, and individualized support to children with and without disabilities in an inclusive environment. The position offers an hourly salary of $15.25–$16.00. UCP describes its work as empowering children to achieve their potential and notes that it has served children of all abilities across Central Florida for over 70 years.

Requirements

Associate’s degree or equivalent college credits (60), or current CDA.
CPR/First Aid training.
45-hour DCF training, or ability to complete it within the first 90 days.
One to three years of classroom experience is preferred, particularly with a PreK population.
Experience working with young children with special needs in a multidisciplinary setting is preferred.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Implement lesson plans, including instructional groups, under the teacher’s direction.
Assist with 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.
Stay current on effective and promising education practices by attending professional development, participating in book studies, and similar activities.
Perform caretaking and housekeeping duties as needed, such as changing students and keeping the classroom clean.
Maintain positive interactions and communication with staff and parents.
Attend required trainings, meetings, and events.
Ensure administration is informed of parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
Comply 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.