Teacher Assistant - Pre-K and below

Ucp Of Central Florida - Orlando, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Orlando, FL

Social Assistance

About the position

The Teacher Assistant at UCP of Central Florida plays a crucial role in supporting the Teacher/LTA in an Early Childhood classroom, catering to a diverse group of 9-18 students, including those with disabilities. This position focuses on implementing lesson plans, assisting in classroom management, and ensuring a nurturing environment for all children. The role is integral to the educational experience, promoting best practices and maintaining positive interactions with staff and parents.

Responsibilities

• Implements lesson plans including instructional groups per teacher's direction.
• Assists in planning and developing/setting up instructional materials for the classroom.
• Assists in administering assessments and progress monitoring.
• Works with the teacher in documenting academic progress through authentic observations and data collection.
• Utilizes and ensures consistent implementation of behavior techniques and classroom management techniques and data collection.
• Performs lead teacher assistant duties in the absence of the teacher.
• Keeps up on best and promising practices for education by attending professional development and participating in book studies.
• Provides caretaking and housekeeping duties as needed, such as changing students and keeping the classroom clean.
• Maintains positive staff and parent interactions and communication.
• Attends required trainings, meetings, and events.
• Ensures administration is informed of all parent and individual student concerns and complaints.
• Ensures 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• DCF 45 hour Training must be completed within 90 days of hire.
• CRP/First Aid Training required.
• Prefer at least 1 year experience working with children, preferably in a classroom setting.
• Prefer experience working with students with disabilities.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience in First Aid.

Benefits

• 403(b) retirement plan
• 403(b) matching
• Childcare assistance
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Discounted on-site childcare
• Support in continuing education