Teacher Assistant - Pre-K and below

UCP of Central Florida • Winter Garden, FL

13d • $14 - $16 • Onsite

About The Position

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs. Job Summary: The Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher/LTA in an Early Childhood classroom of 9-18 early childhood (Infants – PreK) students with and without disabilities.

Requirements

• G.E.D. or High School Diploma
• DCF 45 hour Training complete within 90 days of hire
• CRP/First Aid Training

Nice To Haves

• Prefer at least 1 year experience working with children preferably in a classroom setting.
• Prefer experience working with students with disabilities

Responsibilities

• Implements lessons plan including instructional groups per teacher’s direction.
• Assists in planning and developing/setting up instructional materials for classroom.
• Assist in administering assessments/progress monitoring.
• Works with the teacher in documenting academic progress through authentic observations and data collection.
• Utilize and ensure consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques and data collection.
• Perform lead teacher assistant duties in his/her absence.
• Keep up on best and promising practices for education (i.e., attending professional development, participating in book studies, etc.)
• Provide caretaking/housekeeping duties as needed (i.e., changing of students, keeping classroom clean)
• Maintain positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
• Attend required trainings, meetings and events.
• Ensure administration is informed of all parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
• Ensure compliance with procedures, requirements and guidelines set forth by UCP, HIPAA, NAEYC, Department of Education, 4C, Department of Children and Families, and other State and Federal agencies.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• UCP of Central Florida offers a competitive benefit package available to all employees!
• Some perks to being a UCP Team Member may include: health insurance (free option after the first year), dental insurance options, free life insurance, paid time off, discounted on-site childcare, 403B/Retirement match, short & long term disability, and support in continuing your education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED