Teacher Assistant (Floater)
About The Position
Are you looking for a career opportunity that makes a difference in your community? Are you passionate about working with children? Easterseals Florida is seeking an Teacher Assistant to join our team in our newest program, The School for Limitless Learning. With its play-based curriculum and inclusive approach to education for children who are neurodiverse or have other related disabilities, this new private school represents a significant milestone in our community. What we offer: Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities (Internal and external) Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time Employee Assistance Program Several Supplemental Insurance Policies 403B Retirement Savings Plan Easterseals Cares Wellness Program Work Life Balance The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization In addition to outstanding benefits, Easterseals Florida offers a discount rate on childcare for eligible children to our staff. A snapshot of what you'll do: Provide a positive, safe, stimulating, and inclusionary learning environment Assist in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities Assist in recognizing, adapting teaching strategies, and addressing the individual needs of each child Collaborate with the lead educator to maintain open and effective communication with parents and families Float to various classrooms to provide breaks and coverage
Requirements
- National Early Childhood Credential (CDA/NECC) preferred
- Successful completion of the Florida Department of Children & Families 45-hour Child Care Training in early childhood education
- Current CPR and First Aid certification
Nice To Haves
- National Early Childhood Credential (CDA/NECC) preferred
Responsibilities
- Provide a positive, safe, stimulating, and inclusionary learning environment
- Assist in implementing age-appropriate curriculum and activities
- Assist in recognizing, adapting teaching strategies, and addressing the individual needs of each child
- Collaborate with the lead educator to maintain open and effective communication with parents and families
- Float to various classrooms to provide breaks and coverage
Benefits
- Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities (Internal and external)
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
- Paid Holidays, Vacation, Sick, and Personal Time
- Employee Assistance Program
- Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
- 403B Retirement Savings Plan
- Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
- Work Life Balance
- The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization
- discount rate on childcare for eligible children to our staff
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
