Teacher Aide (PK1-PK3) - 993366

About the role

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964 and is a not-for-profit, independent university known for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more. NSU is committed to the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors, maintaining a tobacco-free environment.

Responsibilities

• Provides nurturing and assistance to children in the classroom to ensure an enriching, safe, and clean 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.
• Maintains and coordinates activities to provide children with an enhanced learning experience.

Requirements

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Ability to lift, bend, carry, and put down up to fifty (50) pounds on a continuous basis.
• Ability to sit on the floor for extended periods of time.
• Successful completion of the FDLE Background Screening.
• Completion of the on-line Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training (4-hour course).
• Completion of the state mandated Early Literacy for Children Birth to Three childcare trainings (5-hour course).
• Completion of yearly in-service trainings provided by the NSU University School Preschool.
• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• A minimum of 18 years of age to apply.
• Previous experience in the field of early childhood.
• Preferred qualifications include previous experience in parent education and support, familiarity with appropriate child development issues, and a CDA (Child Development Associate) or equivalent certification.

Qualifications

• Must have a valid Florida Driver’s License.

Skills

• Ability to communicate effectively with children and adults.
• Knowledge of child development and educational theories.
• Ability to maintain a positive and supportive classroom environment.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Benefits

NSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans, and much more.

Pay

The hiring range for this position is $15.75 per hour.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is hourly.

Additional Information

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 Any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.

No background screening is required for this position.

This is not a safety-sensitive position.