Teacher Aide; PK-JK Job Fort Lauderdale area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Teacher Aide (PK-JK) - 995548

Primary Purpose

Provides quality, developmentally appropriate social/emotional and learning experiences for young children. Involves parents as partners in their children's learning by providing current information and support. Maintains a positive learning environment that reflects the school's philosophy.

Job Category

Non-Exempt

Hiring Range

$15.75/hr

Pay Basis

Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding

Essential Job Functions

Provides nurturing and assistance to children in the classroom to ensure an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.

Assists in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum to ensure a stimulating learning experience.

Supervises children during arrival, dismissal, playground time and lunch to ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times.

Communicates with parents, coordinators and other primary care givers to ensure a positive, participating environment.

Serves as a substitute teacher to ensure that assistance and support are provided to the students at all times.

Prepares classroom learning materials and displays to ensure appropriate learning support materials are available at all times.

Monitors and coordinates activities to provide children with an enhanced learning experience.

Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
Punctual and reliable.

Physical Requirements / Working Conditions

Ability to lift, bend, carry, and put down up to fifty (50) pounds on a continuous basis.
Repeated lifting and placing down of children required.
Ability to sit on the floor for extended periods of time.

Required Certifications / Licensures

Successful completion of the FDLE Background Screening.
Must complete prior to the first day of employment the online Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training (4-hour course).
Employees who do not have a completed degree (Associates or higher) in Early Childhood Education or related field must complete within ninety (90) days of hire a CDA (Child Development Associate) or CDA equivalent.
Must complete within ninety (90) days of hire the state mandated Early Literacy for Children Birth to Three childcare trainings (5-hour course).
Complete yearly in-service trainings provided by the NSU University School Preschool.

Required Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Experience

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

Preferred Qualifications

Previous experience in the field of early childhood.

Additional knowledge and experience in parent education and parent support.

Familiarity and knowledge concerning appropriate child development issues.

Background Screening Required

Yes

Sensitivity Disclaimer

Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

NSU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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