Job Description
Description
Salary will be $18.00 per hour
Full-time school-year position working 37.5 hours per week
Are you looking for a career opportunity that makes a difference in your community? Are you passionate about working with children? Easterseals Florida is seeking an Exceptional Student Education Teacher Assistant to join our team in The School for Limitless Learning for our 2025-2026 school year. With its play-based curriculum and inclusive approach to education for children who are neurodiverse or have other related disabilities, our private school represents a significant milestone in our community. The Teacher Assistant is dedicated to providing essential support in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children throughout the school year.
What we offer:
Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities (Internal and external)
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plans
Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Time
Employee Assistance Program
Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
Work Life Balance
The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization
In addition to outstanding benefits, Easterseals Florida offers a discount rate on childcare for eligible children to our staff.
A snapshot of what you'll do:
Provide a positive, safe, stimulating, and inclusionary learning environment
Design and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities
Provide constant supervision to ensure the safety and well-being of each child within the learning center
Maintain open and effective communication with parents and families
Work collaboratively with other educators and staff to promote a positive and cohesive team environment
Screen and assess children to determine developmental and educational needs
Qualifications:
A Bachelor's Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field with coursework (preferred, not required)
A Florida Staff Credential (one of the following):
----Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC),
----Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC),
----National Early Childhood Credential (CDA/NECC), or
----Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
Successful completion of the Florida Department of Children & Families 45-hour Child Care Training preferred
Current CPR and First Aid certification
Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020-2025) by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.
Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP).
Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or genetic information.
Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access, equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation, contact our HR department at (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 2010 Crosby Way, Winter Park, FL 32792.
Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531, our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the
Florida HealthSource Background Screening website
or at this specific link:
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Job Tags
Hourly pay, Full time