Benefits:
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Preschool center in Seffner, FL is hiring a proactive and energetic teacher assistant with an eagerness to learn new concepts and who is willing to grow professionally and be a part of an international network of educators and collaborators. We look for a passion in education and a big enthusiasm for working with children ages zero to five.
This is a unique opportunity to be a part of a team of more than 1000+ educators from around the world who are changing the world through education every day!
Benefits:
Our compensation package is very competitive in the early childhood industry in South Florida. We offer a competitive base hourly salary. We also offer many opportunities for professional development and growth.
Tuition benefits for team members’ children ages 0 - 5 years old, and ages 5 - 10 in our summer camp (when available): 100% covered childcare tuition for the 1st child and 50% discount tuition for additional children.
Paid Time Off (Vacation, Holidays, Sick days)
Insurance: Medical, Dental, Vision, and Supplemental
401k Matching up to 3%
Development opportunities: team building events, and professional training throughout the year
Training and coaching: On-site and Virtual, in-service
Bonus program according to performance
Salary: $13.00 - $15.00 per hour (depending on experience & credentials): 8 hour shift, Monday to Friday
Requirements:
English: ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English. MUST
Minimum one-year minimum experience in the industry
Bilingual in Spanish is a BIG PLUS
Has completed 45 hours ELC minimum requirements or is in the process of completing them
CPR / First Aid Training certification
Associate or Bachelor’s degree in Education is PREFERRED, but not required.
An Early Childhood Education Degree is a BIG PLUS
CDA and/or Staff Credential from Department of Education, State of Florida, Tallahassee, STRONGLY PREFERRED
What you will be doing:
This position requires a passion for education and a genuine love of working with children in early childhood ages. The Teacher Assistant must have an open mind to understand and implement strategies that use thinking as a methodological tool, among others.
Assist the Lead Teacher in activities that include but are not limited to curriculum instruction, implementation of developmental activities, specialized programs, lesson planning, etc. according to the age group assigned.
Help the Lead Teacher in the documentation of activities and record-keeping of the developmental progress of the children. She/he will maintain open communication with the parents of the children ensuring proper customer service while addressing the families’ needs.
Work together with the Lead Teacher to ensure proper group behavior, classroom management, and facilitation of all learning activities throughout the day.
Help the Lead Teacher in classroom management which includes, but is not limited to, cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom, art, toys and other supplies management, diaper and potty duties, nurturing care, hygiene, learning, and caring for the children under his/her care with the support of the lead teacher.
Who we are
Edu1st is a pioneering and cutting-edge organization founded in the United States that seeks to transform education by promoting sustainable Cultures of Thinking within schools and the community at large on a global scale. To achieve this, Edu1st developed the VESS Model, a bilingual and international thinking-based pedagogical framework endorsed by the Institute of Neurosciences of The University of Barcelona, that is being implemented in many educational institutions worldwide.