About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Early Childhood Education / Nonprofit Social Services.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

Confidential Client is hiring a full-time Preschool Teacher Assistant to support classroom instruction, help children develop social and self-help skills, and partner with families to support each child’s learning and development.

• Participate in pre-service and ongoing training.
• Help implement approved early childhood curricula and Head Start Performance Standards.
• Support the lead teacher in planning and running daily activities, field trips, and classroom routines.
• Observe and record weekly child development notes and assist with portfolio assessments.
• Support parent conferences and home visits to discuss child progress and encourage parent involvement.
• Assist with supervision during meals, outdoor play, and transportation (may serve as bus monitor).
• Use active supervision and positive behavior strategies to maintain a safe, developmentally appropriate environment.
• Help maintain records, complete required reports, and submit accurate time sheets.
• Recruit and orient volunteers as needed and participate in Quality Assurance efforts.

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Key Responsibilities

• Guide and facilitate children’s learning activities alongside the teacher.
• Promote kindergarten readiness goals and contribute to CLASS-quality interactions.
• Assist with health and environment daily checks and ensure safety procedures are followed.
• Communicate with families and staff professionally and confidentially.
• Attend staff, parent, and board meetings, plus required training and workshops.
• Perform other duties as reasonably assigned.

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Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• One of the following: CDA (Preschool Endorsement), Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC), Certified Childcare Professional (CCP), or enrollment in / completion of postsecondary degree in a related field.
• Proof of completion (or enrollment) of 45-hour Florida Child Care Facility training and an approved 10-hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschoolers course within required timelines (must enroll within 90 days; complete within 12 months as described by program policy).
• Certification in First Aid and CPR within 90 days of hire.
• Successful Level II background screening and any required local criminal record, health, TB and drug screens prior to hiring.
• Ability to lift at least 45 pounds and provide physical assistance for special needs children (reasonable accommodation available).
• Bilingual (English/Spanish or other local languages) preferred.

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Preferred Education & Experience

• Associate degree (or higher) in Early Childhood Development or related field with at least 18 credit hours in Early Childhood Education is preferred.
• Experience or demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices, behavior guidance techniques, current early learning strategies, and classroom management.

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Skills

• Strong verbal communication with children and adults; conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to prepare and maintain reports and confidential records.
• Competence using basic computer applications and classroom technology.
• Ability to work collaboratively with staff, families and volunteers.

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Physical Requirements & Other

• Must be able to sit, kneel or bend for extended periods and lift up to 45 lbs.
• Must demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for families’ socioeconomic backgrounds.
• This position may require serving as a bus monitor and providing physical assistance during transportation.

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Benefits

Confidential Client offers a competitive benefits package including:

• Medical, dental and vision
• Telehealth (24/7 online access to doctors)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employer-paid life insurance (1x salary)
• 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
• Generous PTO (starting at 16 working days a year; Head Start schedules may differ)
• 403(b) retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR 3% student loan repayment reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement and internal growth opportunities

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Compliance & Background Screening

This role requires background screening and pre-employment checks in accordance with Florida regulations. Confidential Client follows applicable state and federal employment laws and will request any required health, TB, drug screenings and Level II background checks prior to employment. For roles subject to Florida Clearinghouse requirements, candidates can review details at https://info.flclearinghouse.com.

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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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