Early Childhood Teaching Assistant Position Available In Brevard, Florida

Early Childhood Teaching Assistant JMS Speech Therapy Services/Great Leaps Academy Palm Bay, FL Job Details Full-time $15 – $17 an hour 11 hours ago Benefits Paid time off Qualifications Behavior management Preventative classroom management Childcare CPR Certification Curriculum mapping Youth programs teaching experience Early childhood education Autism Spectrum Disorder (early childhood general education) High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Bachelor’s degree First Aid Certification Curriculum standards alignment Organizational skills Data collection Associate’s degree Communication skills Teaching Entry level Childcare Certification Time management Full Job Description Job Summary Teacher Assistant requirements and skills The Teacher Assistant candidate needs a background in child development either through early child development classes or direct work experience. They should possess exceptional interpersonal and communication skills that allow them to interact positively with both adults and children.

Additional requirements include:

High School diploma or degree Excellent verbal and written communication skills Proven organizational and time management skills Ability to maintain a professional appearance, attitude and work behavior at all times Ability to work well independently and as part of a team Ability to work well with students with various learning needs Friendly and nurturing disposition Knowledge of basic childcare principles Current/valid certification in CPR and First Aid Be 18 years or older Valid driver’s license Pass a local and federal background check and drug screening The Teacher Assistant is responsible for assisting the Lead Teacher in the overall supervision and daily class functionality as well as supporting the emotional wellbeing of the students. Duties include (but not limited to): Implementing the Teacher’s lesson plans and maintaining daily classroom schedules Supporting each child’s social, emotional and intellectual growth and development Ensuring the wellbeing and safety of children at all times Using a variety of instructional and assessment strategies, as directed by the Teacher, to meet individual student needs Assisting students with assignments or difficult concepts Maintaining communication with parents, staff and faculty regarding the progress of students Fill in for classroom teacher, if needed

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift Monday to Friday Ability to

Commute:

Palm Bay, FL 32907 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Palm Bay, FL 32907: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location:

In person