Job description

Easterseals South Florida

Job Description

Position Title: Special Needs Teacher Assistant- Summer Program

Program/Department: Child Development Center

Reports to: Educational Services Director

Your life and mine shall be valued not by what we take, but by what we give.

- Edgar Allen; Easterseals founder

Are you looking for a career that will help make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities? Easterseals is a human services agency that helps people with disabilities to reach their full potential.

We are searching for a Teacher Assistant to assist the Teacher in the planning and provision of individualized instruction to children and youth. Our company is committed to providing a fun and supportive summer program for individuals with a wide range of abilities, and we need a passionate individual to help make it happen!

This is a temporary position for the summer months, with the potential for ongoing employment for individuals who demonstrate exceptional skills and a strong commitment to our mission. If you are looking for a rewarding summer experience and an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of others, we encourage you to apply!

Educational & Experiential Requirements:

• Desire to improve the lives of people with special needs.
• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• Department of Children and Families (DCF) 45 hours preferred.
• Experience working with children preferred.
• Ability to promote teamwork and build effective relationships.
• Ability to take initiative and meet objectives.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding personal information of participants and staff.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists teacher in the execution of the education curriculum for all students in the classroom.
• Assists in arranging the classroom environment according to the children’s abilities.
• Supports the teacher in establishing clear objectives for all lessons and activities; and effectively communicating those objectives to the students.
• Assists teacher to implement the developmental assessment for each child to determine the child’s strengths and areas in which each child may need help.
• Enforces rules for behavior to maintain order among students.
• Assists in administering snacks and ensuring room(s) is cleaned before and after snacks.
• Responds appropriately to an emergency or a crisis situation.
• Maintains a safe, healthy learning environment.
• Reports any suspected child abuse/neglect to the Hotline; as well as to school administration.
• Ensures safety of childing by follows Agency policies, DCF standards, and other regulations.
• Other duties, as assigned.

Physical Demands:

• Regular to frequent requirement, and as needed, to lift children (up to 50 lbs.), including bending, stooping, stretching, walking, squatting, pushing, pulling, kneeling, crawling, sitting on low chairs or on the floor.
• The work is in a childcare setting. To conduct classroom activities and interact with children in a meaningful way, some physical exertion such as the following physical demands are required:
• Noise level can be moderate to loud.
• Detecting unsafe situations by sight or sound.
• Moving quickly to intervene in unsafe situations.

Other:

• Work a flexible schedule as required.
• Successful completion of background process which includes, local background check, Level 2 clearance (FBI, FDLE), clear TB test, medical clearance, drug test and reference checks.
• Adhere to the use of Universal Health & Safety Precautions as applicable.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $16.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Employee assistance program
• Referral program

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Miami, FL 33125: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience:

• Special education: 1 year (Required)
• Childcare: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person

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