Special Needs Assistant
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- 403(b) plan with 5% employer match
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Long-term & short-term disability insurance
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid holidays
- Generous paid time off
- Career development
- Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
- Provide individualized support to assigned children to help them participate in classroom activities.
- Use teaching strategies that illustrate the CLASS philosophy in Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.
- Assist classroom Teacher by actively keeping children engaged during large group activities.
- Purposefully interact with children and extend play and learning.
- Assist in the assessments and collection of documentation for assigned children.
- Provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using Conscious Discipline positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline policy.
- Develop nurturing relationships with each child that encourage his or her social and emotional development.
- Maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards (these may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Head Start).
- Follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short- term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling, and storing of medication.
- Ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
- Maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
- Provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
- Inform parents concerning their children’s progress formally and informally, which may include parent notes, portfolios, or parent conferences.
- Eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
- Communicate regularly with other staff to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
- Follow directions and assignments as given by supervisor.
- Work collaboratively and attentively with the in-class Coach and Program Support Specialists to meet the needs of assigned children.
- Maintain appropriate records and maintain confidentiality.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) required*
- An associate degree in child development, special education, early childhood education or related field and experience working with children with special needs highly preferred.
- Two (2) years relevant training and ECE classroom experience can be substituted for minimum qualifications.
- Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children
- Knowledge of the effects of trauma on children’s development
- Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
- Ability to exercise control, emotional maturity and maintain appropriate classroom discipline
- Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships and work effectively with diverse staff and families
- Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills
- Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
- Ability to maintain confidential information
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
- Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records
- A willingness to learn and continue personal education
- Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
- Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
- Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
- Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30.
- *For non FCCPC holders, apply for FCCPC credential (Birth-5) within 90 days of hire.
- Work involves constant visual supervision of children and tolerance of loud noise
- Environment includes indoor classroom and outdoor playground
- Ability to travel to multiple centers within assigned geographic area. Center assignment may change depending on enrolled children and needs
- Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
- Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
- Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.
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