Teacher's Assistant

Central Florida Dreamplex•Clermont, FL

5h•$13 - $15•Onsite

About The Position

Assist lead teacher with presenting lessons. Create and distribute educational content. Assist teacher in keeping all the students engaged in lessons and activities. Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom. Make necessary modifications to daily activities based on student’s needs. Assist students with basic self- care skills including, but not limited to, feeding, toileting, and hygiene. Assist students with a variety of physical needs. This may include handling equipment such as wheelchairs and braces. Substitute teacher when teacher is absent. Attend staff meetings and trainings. Participate in professional development courses. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

A passion for children with special needs.
The ability to interact and communicate effectively with children with special needs.
The ability to work as a team member.
Excellent communicability and interpersonal skills.
Well-organized and strong time management skills.
Creative and energetic
High school diploma of GED.
40 DCF Course.

Nice To Haves

2 years of experience in the Special Education field (preferred)
Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Responsibilities

Assist lead teacher with presenting lessons.
Create and distribute educational content.
Assist teacher in keeping all the students engaged in lessons and activities.
Maintain a tidy and orderly classroom.
Make necessary modifications to daily activities based on student’s needs.
Assist students with basic self- care skills including, but not limited to, feeding, toileting, and hygiene.
Assist students with a variety of physical needs.
This may include handling equipment such as wheelchairs and braces.
Substitute teacher when teacher is absent.
Attend staff meetings and trainings.
Participate in professional development courses.
Performs other duties as assigned.