Preschool Teacher Assistant
The Preschool Teacher Assistant supports the teaching team in implementing educational activities and developmental goals for preschool children, ensuring compliance with Head Start standards. This role involves assisting with classroom management, parent engagement, child assessments, and maintaining a safe, nurturing environment to promote kindergarten readiness and positive child development outcomes.
About Careertakes
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Position overview
Confidential Client is seeking a compassionate, energetic Preschool Teacher Assistant to join their early childhood education team in Greenacres, FL. This is a full-time role (Monday–Friday, 7:30 AM–5:30 PM) supporting classroom instruction, child development activities, and family engagement under Head Start/Early Head Start standards.
What You’ll Do
- Support the lead teacher in planning and delivering developmentally appropriate preschool activities and curricula.
- Assist with daily classroom routines: circle time, meals, nap/quiet time, transitions and outdoor play.
- Write weekly observations and help maintain each child’s portfolio and developmental assessments.
- Use active supervision and positive behavior support to maintain a safe classroom environment.
- Engage families through conferences, home visits and distribution of program information.
- Serve as bus monitor when required and provide supervision and age-appropriate engagement during transport.
- Participate in pre-service and ongoing training, staff meetings and quality assurance activities.
- Complete time sheets, reports and other administrative duties as assigned.
- Maintain confidentiality of children, families and staff at all times.
Qualifications
- Graduation from high school or GED.
- Required: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential — Preschool Endorsement.
- Acceptable alternatives: CDA Infant/Toddler endorsement or Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC), OR enrollment in or completion of an associate’s or higher degree in a related field.
- Must enroll in and complete 45 hours of Florida Child Care Facility training and a 10-hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschoolers course within the employer’s timeline (enroll within 90 days and complete within 12 months, per program policy).
- Certification in First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.
- Successful completion of Level II background screening, local criminal record check, health, TB and drug screening prior to hire.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred, or other languages commonly spoken in the local community.
- Ability to lift at least 45 pounds and provide physical assistance to children when needed.
- Strong verbal/written communication, classroom management, and basic computer skills.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for early childhood education.
- Familiarity with behavior guidance strategies and early learning assessment.
- Ability to support kindergarten-readiness goals and contribute to quality staff–child interactions.
- Team-oriented, reliable, and culturally sensitive to the populations served.
Schedule, Compensation & Benefits
- Schedule: Full time — Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM.
- Estimated salary: $56,610 per year (estimated).
- Benefits include:
- Medical, dental and vision coverage
- Telehealth (24/7 access)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer-paid life insurance
- Paid holidays + floating holiday
- Generous PTO (starting at 16 working days/year)
- 403(b) retirement plan with discretionary employer match OR student loan repayment reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement and growth opportunities within the organization
Compliance & Background Screening
This role requires successful completion of all pre-employment checks and health clearances. For positions operating in Florida, the Confidential Client will follow state-mandated background screening procedures, including the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse requirements. For more information on Florida background screening, please review: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Why this role
This is an entry-level opportunity to build a career in early childhood education while working in a mission-driven environment. You’ll gain hands-on classroom experience, ongoing training, and opportunities for professional development.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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