Assistant Teacher

Job Summary

The Rollins' Hume House Child Development & Student Research Center (CDC) is seeking an Assistant Teacher to join their team.

In addition to upholding all program and philosophical foundations of the Child Development & Student Research Center (CDC), Assistant Teachers support classroom operations and assist in delivering high-quality, developmentally appropriate programming for children ages 2-5. This role involves direct supervision of children, assistance with curriculum implementation and ongoing observations, and support of undergraduate students.

Daily Operations & Classroom Support

• Contribute to the daily maintenance, cleanup, and routine care of the children and the center
• Assist in setting up an inclusive learning environment for children and undergraduate students
• Assist in planning and developing curricular activities each week in concert with teacher assistant
• Assist in posting weekly curriculum in classroom and weekly newsletter for parents
• Provide for children's needs in toileting, project work, problem solving situations, and general play
• Attend all teacher meetings and required training during the school year
• Complete 20 hours of in-service training each year. (10 hours required by DCF) and additional 10 hours according to needs

Child Interactions & Guidance

• Provide consistent, respectful guidance during daily activities and projects
• Interact at children's developmental level and scaffold learning experiences
• Advocate for appropriate resolution to children's problems and support children learning of problem-solving skills
• Act as a resource for the children, responding with clear explanations to support understanding
• Engage in positive guidance techniques and utilize behavioral analysis strategies to help children learn appropriate behavior
• Implement response to invention strategies and positive behavior support strategies to support children's success in social interactions

Staff Collaboration & Curriculum Support

• Work collaboratively with Lead Teachers in the classroom and across the center to ensure organized daily routines
• Assist Lead Teachers in conducting ongoing written and verbal daily observations of children, and taking photographs and videos to document children's learning
• Assist Lead Teachers in analyzing children's development through ongoing observations and documentation
• Support Lead Teachers in ensuring developmental needs of all children are met across all domains
• Display children's work to make learning visible to families and children

Undergraduate Student Support

• Model positive, kind and developmentally appropriate teacher interactions with children
• Demonstrate positive behavior support techniques
• Assist with planning activities and interactions with children that demonstrate developmental skills/goals of the children for student observation
• Support student interactions and provide engagement opportunities with children

Parent & Family Communication

• Maintain daily verbal contact with caregivers at drop-off or pick-up times
• Follow individualized plans for children's behavioral, toileting, and developmental needs
• Support and respect each family's culture, ethnicity, language, socio-economic level, and family structure
• Support Lead Teachers in preparing developmental summary (according to the Child Observation Record) of each child twice each year
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all family information
• Encourage family participation in CDC activities

Minimum Qualifications & Education

• A.A. or A.S. degree in Early Childhood Education, Education or related field
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working with children aged 2-5 in a school setting
• All DCF 45-hour required trainings and 5-hour Literacy Training completed prior to start date with DCF training transcript provided
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification (must obtain within 90 days of start date)
• Background check including fingerprints and all DCF paperwork cleared by DCF Background Screening Clearinghouse prior to hire date

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Understanding of child development principles
• Ability to communicate effectively with department directors, lead teachers, assistant teachers, parents, and undergraduate students
• Strong interpersonal skills and a high degree of professionalism
• Ability to work collaboratively and independently
• Ability to work effectively with young children and undergraduate students
• Strong organizational skills to maintain daily operations
• Knowledge of a college or university environment preferred

Work Schedule

Full-time schedule Monday to Friday, 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM, 37.5 hours per week. Flexible schedules or overtime may be required to meet the demands of the academic calendars.

Work Environment

This is a campus-based position working in Winter Park, FL. Front-facing customer service position. Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, observe and maintain safety of children in various center locations, walk long distances on campus field trips, work in varying outdoor temperatures, move physically around floor and classroom areas without assistance, adapt to changing daily staffing needs. Position requires changing diapers and assisting children with toileting.

Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please submit an application and upload the following materials: 1. Cover Letter 2. Resume. Screening of applications will begin immediately and continue until position is filled.