Teaching Assistant Position Available In Hillsborough, Florida

Teaching Assistant Livingstone Acadamies Brandon, FL 33511 Actively recruiting elementary, middle, and high school classroom teaching assistants for the 2025-2026 School Year for the following campus locations. School and employment will begin August 18, 2025 .

Riverview Campus:

Our Riverview campus is an independent, non-profit Christian school committed to partnering with families to nurture the academic, spiritual, and personal development of every child. We provide a comprehensive educational experience for students in grades K-10, rooted in a Christ-centered environment that inspires excellence, fosters growth, and equips students to rise to challenges with confidence and purpose.

Riverview Campus Address :

13498 US Highway 301 South (Meeting at South Bay Church), Riverview, FL 33578

Seffner Campus:

Our Seffner campus offers grades 1-12 and enrolls students with specific learning disabilities, speech and language impairments, ADHD, and high functioning autism spectrum disorder. This location offers three high school completion options: 24-credit standard diploma

• includes four credits each of Math, ELA, Science, History, and an additional eight elective credits are required for graduation. Modified diploma
• includes a modified curriculum for Math, ELA, Science, and History. The activities and curriculum will be “Modified” to maximize a student’s participation. Students will also take elective classes with their peers. Special diploma
• the special diploma options offer choices to students with disabilities who are unable to meet the requirements for a standard diploma.

The special diploma has benchmarks at three levels: independent, supported, and participatory.

Seffner Campus Address:

1204 Lenna Avenue, Seffner, FL 33584

Valrico Campus:

Our Autism Center offers grades K-8 and specializes in educating students on the autism spectrum. Here, we serve students by providing individualized educational programs with four main goals: academics, social skills development, emotional and behavioral wellness, and daily functional living skills.

Valrico Campus Address :

1649 Bloomingdale Ave, Valrico, FL 33596

Exceptional Center:

Our Exceptional Center is a program for students in grades 1-12 diagnosed with down syndrome, autism spectrum disorder, intellectual disabilities, and cognitive and developmental delays. Our goal with this program is to develop independent functioning in real life skills and to prepare our students for entry into our transition program for ages 18-22.

Exceptional Center Campus Address:

405 Beverly Blvd, Brandon, FL 33511 Livingstone Schools, Inc (LSI) Livingstone Schools, Inc. (LSI) was founded in 2003 as an independent, non-profit, private school that specializes in educating and ministering to the needs of children with unique abilities and their families. Livingstone Academy serves students in grades K-12; providing a continuum of services based on the individual requirements of each student. We provide a positive learning environment for students with Specific Learning Disabilities, Autism, Asperger’s, Speech and Language disorders, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), and Cognitive and/or Developmental delays and intellectual disabilities. We are a school for students with learning disabilities.

• We are not a school that is equipped to address the needs of students with mental health, psychiatric, or behavioral disorders such as bipolar disorder, mood disorder, ODD, EBD, and schizophrenia.

What are our values:

Integrity Excellence Accountability Teamwork Kindness Who do we serve : Students Families Employees Community Educational Peers Regulators Why join our

Team:

Environment to Succeed Our Educators teach in smaller class sizes and have access to administrative support and additional teaching assistants to help with delivering educational excellence to their students. With the help of Signature Education Management Services (SEMS), our campus staff are solely focused on enabling our Educators to provide a learning environment to meet the individual needs of our students. Make a difference Our Educators work hard to improve the lives of their students and are greatly rewarded as they watch their students learn and grow. No day is ever the same Our Educators wear many hats. They are problem solvers, ELA teachers, math masters, Individual Education Program (IEP) gurus, sensory processing resources, behavior specialists, scheduling wizards, paraprofessionals and the list goes on and on… Our team of Educators provides meaningful learning experiences for students, and so much more. Meaningful academics and activities Our Educators are encouraged to apply different learning strategies using diverse learning modalities to help students overcome their individual challenges. Never stop learning Our Team is encouraged to never stop learning. Our professional development opportunities include onboarding, mentoring, fulfillment of continued education requirements, and targeted training as identified. Teaching Assistant The Teaching Assistant is a great opportunity for anyone interested in gaining experience in the educational sector and, more importantly, anyone who enjoys spending time with students and making a difference in improving our students’ lives. This person provides full support to the Teacher and assists in all day-to-day classroom activities and student care. This role takes direction from the Teacher and is a significant contributor and steward to the overall classroom experience and culture.

Employment Status and Schedule:

This is a part-time, non-exempt position, with a 10-month term during the school year and a mutual offer with intent to return subsequent school years. The daily work schedule is typically 8:15AM until 3:00PM (depending on campus) with a 30-minute non-paid lunch break. Some employees may work morning or aftercare if needed. Key Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Instructional Support Assist Teachers in academic, emotional, intellectual, and social development of our students. Provide instruction, as planned by the Teacher, to small groups of students. Supervise the classroom in the absence of the Teacher. Classroom Management Monitor and report/correct behavior and document and report problems with students per procedure. Supervise non-academic activities such as physical education, recess, and bathroom and lunchroom duties, and assist with car line as discussed with the Teacher. Support the Teacher in monitoring student progress and maintaining accurate records. Administrative Tasks Support the Teacher with administrative activities that may include grading papers, making copies, etc. Prepare and organize classroom material and resources. Help with the setup and cleanup of classroom activities and projects. Provide simple daily housekeeping duties in the classroom. Student Accommodations and Success Provide one-on-one support to students as needed. Foster a supportive and inclusive environment for all students. Assist with social and emotional development of students. Promote positive student interactions. Attend all field trips. Communication and Collaboration Attend classroom meeting, held weekly with the Teacher. Collaborate with other staff members to support student learning and school initiatives. Participate in staff meetings, professional development sessions, and school events as required.

Qualifications:

Must be 18 years of age. Knowledge, skills, and abilities: Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills. Patience, compassion, and flexibility are a must to help our students with their personal challenges. High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment. Consistent, reliable, and punctual attendance is essential. Provide a safe and engaging environment for all children in alignment with the school’s employee and student handbooks. Must be available to be on campus during the scheduled work hours.

Education & Certifications:

A high school diploma, or equivalent, is required.

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$14.00

• $17.00 per hour Expected hours: 25
• 35 per week

Physical Setting:

Special education school

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Education:

High school or equivalent (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Brandon, FL 33511 (Required)

Work Location:

In person