Lutheran Services Florida • Jupiter, FL 33458 • Posted 18 days ago
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Lutheran Services Florida is seeking a Preschool Teacher Assistant to join their team. This role involves working as part of a teaching team to develop activities for preschool children, assisting the teacher in implementing educational objectives, and promoting parent involvement. The position requires a high school diploma or GED, a National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) for Preschool Endorsement, and a Certificate of Completion of an approved 10-hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschoolers. The schedule is Monday through Friday, with responsibilities including classroom management, child development observation, and maintaining a safe and healthy environment.
About Lutheran Services Florida
Lutheran Services Florida is a non-profit organization in Florida offering a variety of services to help communities thrive. They focus on ensuring safe children, strong families, and vibrant communities through programs such as early education, foster care, refugee services, and mental health support. With over 60 programs statewide and a team of 1,200 employees, they touch the lives of around 1 in 50 Floridians each year.
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong, and communities are vibrant.
LSF is looking for a talented Teacher Assistant who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.
The schedule for this role is Monday through Friday!
Purpose and Impact:
Works as part of a teaching team in developing activities for preschool children. Assists the teacher in carrying out the goals, policies and activities designed to implement educational objectives and performance standards. Works with families to promote parent involvement in the program. May serve as Bus Monitor on activities where the program transports children. May perform additional duties based on program needs and areas of developing expertise. Participates in the HS/EHS Quality Assurance efforts.
Essential Functions:
Other Functions:
Note: The duties above are illustrative and not exhaustive. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Depending on the assigned area of responsibility, incumbents in the position may perform some or all of the activities described above.
Physical Requirements:
Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children by lifting the child into seat and fastening safety belt. Reasonable accommodation may be made for otherwise qualified persons with disabilities.
Education:
Graduation from high school or possession of a GED Certificate; and
A National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) for Preschool Endorsement; and
A National Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) for Infant/Toddler Endorsement, or Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC) if applicable or be enrolled in a degree program or have an associates, bachelor, or advanced degree; and proof of successful completion of the 45 hours Florida Child Care Facility training and a Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschoolers within 12 months of hire date.
Preferred Education:
Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Early Childhood Development or a related field with 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education; and a Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschoolers and proof of successful completion of the 45 hours Florida Child Care Facility training and a Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschoolers within 12 months of hire date.
Experience: Entry level position
Also required: Certification in First Aid and CPR within 90 days from the date of hire and successful completion of a Level II background screening, local criminal record check, health, TB and drug screening prior to hiring. Bilingual preferred: English/Spanish or English and other languages present in the local area.
Skills:
Other:
Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs.
Principal Accountabilities:
Why work for LSF?
LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.
Amazing benefits package including:
Medical, Dental and Vision
Teladoc (24/7 online access to doctors)
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
Tuition reimbursement
Lutheran Services Florida embraces diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
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