Teacher Aide; PK-JK

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) is a not-for-profit, independent university founded in 1964 with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. NSU offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, medical and dental plans, and more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

We are excited that you are considering joining NSU. This role provides quality, developmentally appropriate social/emotional and learning experiences for young children. It involves parents as partners in their children s learning by providing current information and support and maintains a positive learning environment that reflects the school s philosophy.

Provides quality, developmentally appropriate social/emotional and learning experiences for young children. Involves parents as partners in their children s learning by providing current information and support. Maintains a positive learning environment that reflects the school s philosophy.

Job Category: Non-Exempt

Hiring Range: $15.75/hr

Pay Basis: Hourly

Subject to Grant Funding? No

• Provides nurturing and assistance to children in the classroom to ensure an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.
• Assists in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum to ensure a stimulating learning experience.
• Supervises children during arrival, dismissal, playground time and lunch to ensure children are safe and accounted for at all times.
• Communicates with parents, coordinators and other primary caregivers to ensure a positive, participating environment.
• Serves as a substitute teacher to ensure that assistance and support are provided to the students at all times.
• Prepares classroom learning materials and displays to ensure appropriate learning support materials are available at all times.
• Monitors and coordinates activities to provide children with an enhanced learning experience.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: 1. Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Punctual and reliable.

• Ability to lift, bend, carry, and put down up to fifty (50) pounds on a continuous basis.
• Repeated lifting and placing down of children required.
• Ability to sit on the floor for extended periods of time.

• Successful completion of the FDLE Background Screening.
• Must complete prior to the first day of employment the online Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training (4-hour course).
• Employees who do not have a completed degree (Associates or higher) in Early Childhood Education or related field must complete within ninety (90) days of hire a CDA (Child Development Associate) or CDA equivalent.
• Must complete within ninety (90) days of hire the state mandated Early Literacy for Children Birth to Three childcare trainings (5-hour course).
• Complete yearly in-service trainings provided by the NSU University School Preschool.

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Must be at least 18 years of age to apply.

• Previous experience in the field of early childhood.
• Additional knowledge and experience in parent education and parent support.
• Familiarity and knowledge concerning appropriate child development issues.

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.

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