Teacher Assistant - K-5th

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

2d•$15 - $17•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports a teacher and paraprofessional in a classroom of 12–22 elementary students in kindergarten through fifth grade at UCP Bailes Community Academy in Orlando, Florida. The role assists with instruction, classroom setup, student assessment and progress monitoring, behavior and classroom management, and documentation of academic progress. It also includes student caretaking and housekeeping as needed, communication with staff and parents, required trainings and meetings, and compliance with applicable organizational and agency requirements.

Requirements

G.E.D. or high school diploma.
CRP/First Aid training.
If working in after-care, summer, or camp programs, complete the DCF 45-hour requirement within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with children in an elementary classroom setting is preferred.
Experience working with students with disabilities is preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement lesson plans, including instructional groups, under the teacher’s direction.
Assist with planning and developing lessons and setting up classroom instructional materials.
Assist in administering assessments and monitoring student progress.
Document academic progress through observations and data collection in collaboration with the teacher.
Use and support consistent implementation of behavior and classroom-management techniques, including data collection.
Perform paraprofessional duties in the paraprofessional’s absence.
Keep current with effective and promising educational practices, including through professional development and book studies.
Perform caretaking and housekeeping 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.
Inform administration of parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
Comply with procedures, requirements, and guidelines established 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.