TEACHER ASSISTANT-EARLY CHILDHOOD ED (PART-TIME) (GRANT/SPEC FUNDING)

Essential Performance Responsibilities

• Practice appropriate interaction and language with students.
• Exercise responsibility for the safety and welfare of students.
• Aid in the implementation of programs developed by the teachers to reach educational objectives.
• Prepare and utilize instructional materials and teaching aids in conjunction with the teacher.
• Absorb and assist students with teacher-planned activities.
• Engage actively in helping the teacher plan instructional activities.
• Follow up on lessons presented by the teacher when guided by the teacher.
• Supervise small group discussions and activities under the direction of the teacher.
• Work with individual students based on their developmental needs, under the direction of the teacher.
• Collaborate with the teacher in the planning and implementation of some activities.
• Select specific supplementary materials for the instructional program as directed by the teacher.
• Assist teachers with parent activities.
• Supervise and dine with children during mealtime and encourage good eating habits.
• May provide assistance, as required, with activities of daily living which may include any or all of the following:
  • Assist with personal hygiene and restroom functions, which may include diapering and catheterization.
  • Provide mobility assistance including lifting, positioning or transferring students.
  • Assist with activities related to seizure control.
  • Assist with feeding needs, which may include suctioning.
  • Assist with adaptive equipment needs.
  • Provide behavioral assistance, which may include utilizing positive support strategies.
• Maintain a neat and orderly work environment.
• Perform and promote all activities in compliance with the equal employment and nondiscrimination policies of The School Board of Broward County, Florida.
• Participate in professional learning programs offered to enhance individual skills and proficiency related to the job responsibilities.
• Review current developments, literature and technical sources of information related to job responsibilities.
• Ensure adherence to safety rules and procedures.
• Follow Federal and State laws, including Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards, if applicable, as well as School Board policies.
• Perform other duties as assigned by School Principal and Assistant Principal or designee.

Minimum Qualifications & Experience

• A standard high school diploma or satisfactory completion of an approved General Educational Development (GED) Testing Program and must hold and maintain a valid State of Florida Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, or equivalent certification in accordance with the Head Start Performance Standards.
• Or an earned associate’s degree or higher from an accredited institution.
• If additional hours of continuing education are mandated by program funding source, they must be obtained within the required time frame for continuing active employment in the position.
• Computer skills as required for the position.

Prior Experience & Bilingual Skills

• Prior experience working with children.
• Bilingual skills.

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force as frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force needed to move objects.

Terms of Employment

• Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the District's approved compensation plan.
• The length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the School Board.

Links & Information

• Link to Job Description

Advertisement Window & Work Calendar

• Advertisement Window: 06/23/2026 - Open Until Filled
• Work Calendar: 189 Day Cal

Compensation

• Hourly Rate: $16.89 per hour
• Shift Differential: Not Applicable