Teacher Assistant

Preschool ESE Teacher’s Assistant – Join Our Team and Make a Difference!

Pay Rate: $15/hr
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Full-Time Monday‑Friday 8:45 am‑3:45 pm.

Arc Broward is a nonprofit dedicated to transforming the lives of people with developmental disabilities. Arc Broward offers a mission‑driven, supportive, and innovative work environment. We value team members and foster a people‑first culture. We provide top‑notch training through our Arc Educates program.

• We put the CARE in CAREER
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• We are a leader in developmental disabilities services.
• We offer a mission‑driven, supportive, and innovative work environment.
• We value our team members and foster a people‑first culture.
• We provide top‑notch training through our Arc Educates program.
• We prioritize professional growth, recognition, and appreciation events.

• Support children (ages 3‑5) with special needs in a year‑round developmental preschool program.
• Work as part of an amazing team to make learning exciting.
• Work as a team to provide a nurturing positive learning environment.
• Share your own interests and talents.

• Generous Paid Time Off: 23 days (about 5 weeks!) of PTO per year.
• Paid Training & Certifications
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• Comprehensive Medical Coverage including HSA with employer matching & FSA options.
• Employer‑Paid Life Insurance with option to increase coverage voluntarily.
• Short/Long Term Disability
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• Voluntary Insurance Plans including Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Indemnity, Pet Insurance, Legal Aid & .
• Retirement Plan with employer matching.
• Employee Assistance Program for you and your immediate family.
• Ongoing Professional Development through Arc Educates.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year of professional experience working with children (preferably children with developmental disabilities and behavioral challenges).
• Must successfully complete required screening:
  Level II background check, physical and drug screen.
• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Physical abilities to bend, lift, stand, squat, walk, run, balance, reach, kneel, pull, and push while working with children and adolescents.
• Must provide documented verification of completion of the 40‑hour childcare training mandated by the state of Florida. If coursework/exams have not been initiated, must begin this training within 90 days from the date of employment and complete all 40 hours within one year from the date they are hired.

• Enthusiastic, dedicated, team player with a passion to make an impact.
• Ability to make an impact by contributing to project or organization success.

We are looking for new team members to start ASAP! We have various shifts to fill at several locations in Broward County. Come join the Arc Broward family!

Arc Broward is an Equal Opportunity Employer and abides by the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act and state laws governing employment of individuals with disabilities.