Exceptional Student Education Teacher Assistant 2025-2026 School Year

Salary will be $20.00 per hour

Fulltime schoolyear position working 37.5 hours per week

Are you looking for a career opportunity that makes a difference in your community Are you passionate about working with children Easterseals Florida is seeking an Exceptional Student Education Teacher Assistant to join our team in The School for Limitless Learning for ourschool year. With its playbased curriculum and inclusive approach to education for children who are neurodiverse or have other related disabilities this new private school represents a significant milestone in our community. The Teacher Assistant is dedicated to providing essential support in creating a nurturing and stimulating environment for children throughout the school year.

What we offer:

• Live and on demand Professional Development opportunities (Internal and external)
• Medical Dental and Vision Plans
• Paid Holidays Vacation Sick and Personal Time
• Employee Assistance Program
• Several Supplemental Insurance Policies
• 403B Retirement Savings Plan
• Easterseals Cares Wellness Program
• Work Life Balance
• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

In addition to outstanding benefits Easterseals Florida offers a discount rate on childcare for eligible children to our staff.

A snapshot of what youll do:

• Provide a positive safe stimulating and inclusionary learning environment
• Design and implement ageappropriate curriculum and activities
• Provide constant supervision to ensure the safety and wellbeing of each child within the learning center
• Maintain open and effective communication with parents and families
• Work collaboratively with other educators and staff to promote a positive and cohesive team environment
• Screen and assess children to determine developmental and educational needs

Qualifications:

• A Bachelors Degree or higher in Early Childhood Education or a related field with coursework (preferred not required)
• A Florida Staff Credential (one of the following):
• Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC)
• Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC)
• National Early Childhood Credential (CDA/NECC) or
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
• Successful completion of the Florida Department of Children & Families 45hour Child Care Training
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Easterseals Florida has been rated aand 2024 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100 equity inclusion and access for people living with disabilities families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job its an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent your passion and your commitment to help people with disabilities families and the community you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is a Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical .

Easterseals Florida is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity national origin veteran status or genetic information.

Easterseals Florida is committed to providing access equal opportunity and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment its services programs and activities. To request reasonable accommodation contact our HR department atCrosby Way Winter Park FL 32792.