Teacher Aide - ESE - 995550

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a not-for-profit, independent university founded in 1964, known for academic excellence and innovation. We offer competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, and excellent medical and dental plans. NSU is a tobacco-free campus committed to the health and welfare of its community.

About the Role

Provides quality, developmentally appropriate social/emotional and learning experiences for young children. Engages 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.

Responsibilities

• Provides nurturing and assistance to children in the classroom to ensure an enriching, safe, and clean environment.
• Assists in implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum for a stimulating learning experience.
• Supervises children during arrival, dismissal, playground time, and lunch to ensure safety and accountability.
• Communicates with parents, coordinators, and caregivers to foster a positive, participatory environment.
• Serves as a substitute teacher to ensure continuous support for students.
• Prepares classroom learning materials and displays to support educational activities.
• Monitors and coordinates activities to enhance children's learning experiences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Complete a 4-hour online Child Abuse and Neglect Training prior to the first day of employment.
• Register and complete Early Literacy Child Care Training during the first week of employment.
• Register for the 45-hour Child Care Licensing training within the first week of employment and complete it within the first year.
• Employees without a degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field must enroll in a CDA/CDAE or an associate/higher-level degree program within 90 days and complete it within one year.
• Attend and complete designated in-service trainings, including yearly state-mandated training hours.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; punctual and reliable.

Skills

• Ability to lift, bend, carry, and put down up to 50 pounds continuously.
• Ability to repeatedly lift and place down children.
• Ability to sit on the floor for extended periods.

Preferred Qualifications

• 10 & 20-hour Child Care Training Certificates.
• Previous experience working with children.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver.
• Retirement plan.
• Excellent medical and dental plans.

Background screening is required. Nova Southeastern University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA).