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Glades Christian Academy Preschool
Assistant Teacher/Floater
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A Teacher Assistant assists classroom teachers by providing extra individual attention and instruction to students. Helps teachers with recordkeeping, preparation for lessons and activities and supervising students. May work with special education students, or work in a school library or computer lab; may be called teacher aide or paraprofessional.
$31,053 / year median in Florida
+14% projected growth
Job Description
Assistant Teacher/Floater Glades Christian Academy Preschool Coral Springs, FL Job Details Full-time $14 - $16 an hour 12 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Classroom active supervision Autism Spectrum Disorder (early childhood general education) English Interactive activities lessons (early childhood general education) Classroom Teaching Full Job Description We are looking for qualified teachers to prepare small children by easing them into organized education. You will teach them essential elements that they will encounter soon after entering school life. A preschool teacher must have great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods and the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the child's healthy mental and emotional development, so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education. We are a Christian, family-oriented team that works together to ensure the children in our care come first. Responsibilities Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.) Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times Collaborate with other educators Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards Skills Must speak English Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher (Preferred) Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms Excellent communication and instructional skills Ability to act as a mediator between children Cool-tempered, friendly, and reliable A balance between a creative mind and a practical insight 45 DCF introductory hours (Preferred)