Teacher Assistant - Pre-K and below

UCP of Central Florida•Orlando, FL

1d•$14 - $16•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher Assistant supports the Teacher or Lead Teacher Assistant in an early childhood classroom serving 9–18 students from infancy through Pre-K, with and without disabilities. The role supports instruction, classroom operations, student progress monitoring, behavior and classroom management, and communication with families and staff. It also includes caregiving and housekeeping tasks as needed, required training and meetings, and compliance with applicable UCP, health, education, and regulatory requirements.

Requirements

G.E.D. or high school diploma.
Complete DCF 45-hour training within 90 days of hire.
CPR/First Aid training.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working with children, preferably in a classroom setting.
Experience working with students with disabilities.

Responsibilities

Implement lesson plans and instructional groups as directed by the teacher.
Assist with planning, developing, and setting up instructional materials for the classroom.
Assist with administering assessments and progress monitoring.
Document academic progress with the teacher through authentic observations and data collection.
Use and consistently implement behavior and classroom management techniques and collect related data.
Perform lead teacher assistant duties in their absence.
Keep current with effective and promising education practices, including through professional development and book studies.
Provide caregiving 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.
Ensure compliance 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.