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    Teacher Assistant - Jacksonville, United States - Lutheran Services Florida

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    Description
    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.


    Purpose & 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:
    Participates in pre-service training.

    Implement approved curricula in the classroom.


    Perform the functions of this position with a strong understanding of the Head Start Performance Standards and the component plans.


    With the teacher, guide and facilitate activities of the children, including daily activities, field trips, selecting and arranging equipment and materials in the classroom.


    Cooperate with other staff and classroom groups to maintain the smooth functioning of the center, which at times may require changes to meet the needs of the children.

    Write weekly observations per assessment procedure.


    Use parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations.

    Eat with and assist children in the development of social and self-help skills, and sound nutritional practices.


    If needed, serves as a bus monitor in the transportation of children and engages children in song and other developmentally appropriate activities during the ride.

    Guide children's acquisition of social skills.

    Attend staff training and meetings, and board and parent meetings as requested.

    Assist in providing and maintaining a safe and healthy developmentally appropriate environment.

    Assists the teacher in ensuring that at least 80% of the children are kindergarten ready.


    Assists in quality staff-child interactions resulting in a CLASS score greater than the lowest 10% of the threshold in each domain.

    Uses active supervision techniques and maintains positive classroom behavior.

    Receives a satisfactory or higher score on the Teacher Assistant Success Rubric.


    Assists teacher in maintaining a comprehensive and ongoing portfolio assessment for each child, including weekly observations in each area, examples of the child's work, and a developmental assessment.


    Assists teacher in conducting and using home visits and parent conferences to discuss the child's individual development and progress, assist the parents in developing observational skills and solicit parent observations.

    Assist in conducting the daily health and environment checklist.

    Assists in recruiting and orienting volunteers, providing them with guidance as needed.


    Maintains strict confidentiality with respect to Head Start/Early Head Start children, families, and staff in accordance with established policies and procedures.

    Assists the teacher in the completion of required reports.

    Completes timely and accurate timesheets.

    Distributes newsletters, flyers, and other information to families as instructed by the supervisor.

    Attends all training, workshops, and meetings as deemed necessary by the supervisor.

    Attends all required staff and parent meetings and activities.

    Performs other duties, as may be required.

    Qualifications


    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; 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.

    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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