Teacher Assistant - Academy South

Assists teacher in all aspects of the educational programs.

Broward Children’s Center (BCC) is dedicated to transforming lives by providing specialized care to children and young adults who are medically fragile and developmentally disabled. Our comprehensive services range from 24/7 skilled nursing at our pediatric care facility to developmental education programs, therapeutic support, and family-centered services like respite care, social services, and in-home health support.

With unique programs including ABA therapy, developmental preschools, K-12, Home Health and PPEC outpatient care, BCC ensures each individual receives tailored support to thrive. Our team also takes part in community events, such as our annual 5K and golf tournament, creating a vibrant, mission-driven workplace.“With your support, Broward Children’s Center (BCC) provides quality programs to infants, children, and young adults who are developmentally disabled and/or medically fragile through a continuum of services designed to meet the needs of children and their families.”If

you’re passionate about impactful work and a supportive team environment, BCC may be the perfect place for your career.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE High school diploma or general education degree (GED); and six months related experience.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS CLASSROOM DUTIES:

Assist in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the teacher.

Implementing the after school and summer camp curriculum.

Assist in planning and preparing the learning environment, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies for students’ daily activities.

Work individually or in small groups with students to review classroom instruction, provide reading activities, or assist answering questions.

Assist with supervising outside playground activities.

Help with general housekeeping tasks.

Perform clerical tasks.

Attend all staff meetings and recommended training programs and conferences, including in-service training as may be required by the contractual agreements and/or Company.

Operate and care for instructional equipment used in the classroom.

Assist with the supervision of students outside the classroom such as: field trips to assist with student supervision and safety, during play period, lunchroom activities, dismissal, etc.

Maintain confidentiality about children, their families, and other employees outside the schoolBUS/TRANSPORTATION DUTIES:

When assigned to drive follows driver job description, Department of Transportation and Department of Children and Families regulations.

Bus attendants must follow Department of Children and Families Regulations.

Assists in loading and unloading of children.

Reports interior repairs (seat belts, car seats, etc.).Secures children into age appropriate safety devices

Attends to children as needed.

Follows emergency procedures.

Remains in Bus at all times except for using the lift.

If child becomes ill (seizures, vomits) attends to child as driver pulls to side of road.

If incident requires medical attention have driver call 911 on cellular  the event the vehicle becomes disabled call school on cellular phone for  the event of an accident call 911 and notify the school for instructions.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGULATIONS Valid Florida Driver's License, CPR/FIRST AID Certification Department of Children and Families 45 Hours Child-care Course (Required)
Competencies Interpersonal skills

Computer Basics Communication Proficiency LANGUAGE SKILLSAbility to read and comprehend educational and transportation instructions. Ability to write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

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