Instructional Assistant IA Pre-K, Early Childhood Programs (ECP) 2025-2026 Anticipated Vacancy
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Job Location:
Wesley Chapel, FL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
27-10-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Estimated Start Date:11/05/2025
Location:Quail Hollow Elementary School 7050 Quail Hollow Blvd. Wesley Chapel FL 33544
Specialty:Early Childhood Programs - HeadStart
Age (4-5)
School Related Personnel - SRP
Full-Time Benefit Eligible
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for assisting teacher(s) in providing a well-organized smoothly functioning educational environment in which students of pre-kindergarten age can take full advantage of the instructional program and available resources under the direct supervision of a Highly Qualified Teacher.
REQUIRED EDUCATION TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Associate degree from an accredited institution in the field of Education or related field
- OR
- 60 semester hours of college/university level course work from an accredited institution
- OR
- Obtain qualifying score to pass theParaPro Assessment
- All employees must satisfactorily complete any required trainings
- All employees must meet all mandated federal and state health requirements
CERTIFICATES LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
- Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid course Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course or complete within three months of hire
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or complete within two years of hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
- Health Exam:Requires an initial health examination by physician upon offer or an official Post-Offer Employment Testing (POET)
- TBD: Screening for tuberculosis to assure no significant risk to the health and safety of others
- Knowledge of federal and state guidelines related to Pre-Kindergarten Services
- Satisfactory completion of American Red Cross First Aid course Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) course or complete within three months of hire
- Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or complete within two years of hire
New staff members hired after the VPK program begins must complete these trainings within two months:
- Standards for Four Year Olds
- Most have Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors
- How to Administer the VPK Assessment
- Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom
- Integrating the Standards: Phonological Awareness
- VPK Assessment Instructional Implications
Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start programwill receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.
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Notification of Nondiscrimination:The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race color sex religion national origin marital status disability or age in its programs services and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.
Key Skills
- System Design
- Classroom Experience
- Learning Technology
- Instructional Design
- Adult Education
- SCORM
- LMS
- Training & Development
- Adobe Dreamweaver
- Adobe Captivate
- Curriculum Development
- Web Accessibility
About Company
Pasco County Schools is located just north of Tampa, Florida. We are a thriving, growing, diverse community that feature 80+ schools including elementary, middle, high, charter, educational centers and a virtual school. Pasco County encompasses beach areas, rural, urban, and is contin ... View more
