Teacher Aide - ESE - 997258

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Primary Purpose:

Assists teacher in preparing an instructional program for the benefit of the children in the classroom. Maintains a positive learning environment that reflects the school's philosophy.

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: 

Pay Basis:  Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

1. Provides nurturing and assistance with personal care to children to ensure an enriching, safe and clean classroom and playground environment.

2. Assists in the preparation and implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum for each child to ensure compliance with the terms of the child's Individual Educational Plan.

3. Supervises children during arrival, dismissal, playground time and lunch to ensure children are safe at all times.

4. Assists in the implementation of the Pro-Active behavior management strategies for individual / group settings to ensure the safety of all children and staff.

5. Prepares classroom learning materials and displays to ensure appropriate learning support materials are available at all times.

6. Attends in-service training programs.

7. Attends staff and faculty meetings.

8. Assumes responsibilities of the teacher when the teacher is absent.

9. Monitors and coordinates classroom activities as well as material maintenance and equipment.

10. Completes eight hour in-service hours during each school year.

11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Punctual and reliable.

2. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORKING CONDITIONS:

1. Ability to lift, bend, carry, and put down up to fifty (50) pounds on a continuous basis.

2. Ability to sit on the floor.

3. Ability to go outside to the playground environment.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 

Required Education: High School Diploma or Equivalent

Major (if required: 

Required Experience: 1. Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

2. Must complete four (4) hour on line Child Abuse and Neglect Training prior to the first day of employment.

3. Register and complete Early Literacy Child Care Training class during first week of employment.

4. Register for the forty-five (45) hour Child Care Licensing training classes within the first week of employment and complete such trainings within the first year of employment.

5. Employees who do not have a completed degree in Early Childhood Education or related field must be enrolled by the end of ninety (90) days and complete within one year of employment a CDA/CDAE or enrolled in an associate or higher level degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. 10 & 20 hour Child Care Training Certificates.

2. Previous experience working with children.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.