Teacher Aide (PK-JK) - 995477

Nova Southeastern University (NSU), founded in 1964, is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. We offer competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, and excellent medical and dental plans.

About the Role

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.

This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external funding and/or contract. Any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended if the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.

Responsibilities

• 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 caregivers 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.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions; punctual and reliable.
• 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 without a completed degree (Associate’s 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.

Skills

• 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.

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.

Pay

$15.75/hour

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, and excellent medical and dental plans.