Teacher Aide - ESE - 997159

NSU•Fort Lauderdale, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides quality, developmentally appropriate social/emotional and learning experiences for young children. To involve parents as partners in their children's learning, by providing current information and support. To maintain a positive learning environment that reflects the school's philosophy.

Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
Must complete four (4) hour on line Child Abuse and Neglect Training prior to the first day of employment.
Register and complete Early Literacy Child Care Training class during first week of employment.
Register for the forty-five (45) hour Child Care Licensing training classes within the first week of employment and complete such trainings within the first year of employment.
Employees who do not have a completed degree in Early Childhood Education or related field must be enrolled by the end of ninety (90) days and complete within one year of employment a CDA/CDAE or enrolled in an associate or higher level degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
Attend and complete designated in-service trainings.
Complete state mandated child care training in the first year of hire. Enroll within the first 90 days of employment and complete within 1 year of hire date.
Complete yearly in-service training hours mandated by the state of Florida.
Ability to follow oral and written instruction.
Punctual and reliable.

Nice To Haves

10 & 20 hour Child Care Training Certificates.
Previous experience working with children.

Responsibilities

Provides nurturing and assistance to children in the classroom to ensure an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.
Assists in the preparation and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for each child to ensure compliance with the terms of the child's Individual Education Plan.
Supervises children during arrival, dismissal, playground time and lunch to ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times.
Assists in the implementation of the Pro-Active behavior management strategies for individual/group settings to ensure the safety of all children and staff.
Communicates with parents, coordinator and other primary care givers to ensure a positive, participating environment.
Prepares classroom learning materials and displays to ensure appropriate learning support materials are available at all times.
Monitors and coordinates activities to provide children with an enhanced learning experience.
Assumes responsibility of the teacher when the teacher is absent.
Performs other duties as assigned or required.