Teacher Assistant - Pre-K and below

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

6d•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant assists the Teacher/LTA in an Early Childhood classroom of 9-18 early childhood (Infants – PreK) students with and without disabilities. UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs.

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

At least 1 year experience working with children preferably in a classroom setting.
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.