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The Seminole Tribe of Florida's Preschool Program is dedicated to fostering the growth and development of young children in a supportive and engaging environment. We are looking for passionate and dedicated individuals to join our team and contribute to our mission of providing high-quality early childhood education. •Fuel Stipend offered in addition to base pay if commuting 40 miles or more. Position Summary The incumbent in this position is responsible for performing instructional and clerical work assisting the Teachers at the Seminole Tribe of Florida's Preschool Program in devising special strategies for reinforcing materials based on the understanding of individual students, their needs, interests and abilities. Assists Teachers in the completion of oral and written assignments and lesson plans. The Teacher's Aide supervises students, offering special attention to students who need extra help, taking attendance, organizing class materials and stocking supplies. Qualifications/Requirements High School diploma or equivalent GED is required. An Associate's Degree is preferred. Forty five (45) hours of Childcare Regulation Course and Child Development Associate (CDA) certification is required. Minimum of one (1) year of experience in working with preschool children or in an education program; or completion of a program of study in child guidance or child care from a vocational/technical school is required. Possession of a valid Florida Driver's License is required. Completed Red Cross First Aid Training and have a current CPR Certification is preferred. Must demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills. Must demonstrate proficiency utilizing Microsoft software packages. About STOF The Seminole Tribe of Florida is a federally recognized Native American Tribe and sovereign Tribal Government, dedicated to providing high quality care and services to its members who reside on reservations throughout South Florida; Hollywood, Big Cypress, Brighton, Fort Pierce, Immokalee, Tampa and two satellite offices located in Naples and Miami (Trail). With our Headquarters based in Hollywood, Florida, The Seminole Tribe of Florida has approximately 2,000 employees spread throughout our Reservations. The Tribe has developed numerous employment opportunities through a broad range of services such as Accounting, Education, Public Works, Media Productions, Community Planning, Recreation, Credit & Finance, Health, Museum, Public Safety, Legal, Information Technology and Elder Services, along with many others. The Seminole Tribe of Florida has more non-contiguous reservations than any tribe in North America. Take a walk through our six reservations by visiting us online at www.semtribe.com.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you completed your 45-hour course work with Department of Children and Families?

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Required) Child Development Associate Certification (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Okeechobee, FL (Required)

Work Location:

In person