Teaching Support Specialist

Pay rate will be $15.00 per hour including insurance and time off benefits

Full-time position working 40 hours per week

Work schedule will be between 7:00 am to 5:30 pm Monday through Friday

Easterseals Florida is seeking a flexible and energetic Floating Teacher to support classrooms and daily operations in our early childhood center. This role ensures smooth center operations by stepping in wherever help is needed most.

What we offer:

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

What Youll Do

• Support multiple classrooms and age groups assisting teachers with supervision activities routines and one-on-one support when needed
• Implement daily schedules and lead activities when covering for teacher breaks or absences ensuring a safe nurturing learning environment
• Monitor and restock classroom supplies (cleaning items gloves formula baby food etc.) and communicate low inventory to leadership
• Provide front desk coverage by greeting families answering phones documenting attendance and processing payments
• Assist with meal service by plating and delivering meals to classrooms
• Help with laundry tasks such as washing sheets and blankets
• Support general office needs including posting notices filing preparing enrollment packets and other tasks as assigned
• Maintain confidentiality follow Easterseals privacy standards and uphold our mission values and behavioral expectations
• Promote a clean safe work environment and demonstrate flexibility teamwork and commitment to self-development

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; CDA preferred
• Completion of Florida DCF 45-hour Child Care Training
• At least one year of early childhood experience
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Experience working with children with disabilities or special needs
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; ability to build positive relationships with children families and staff
• Willingness to learn DCF standards ASQ Conscious Discipline and developmentally appropriate practices
• Energetic professional flexible and aligned with Easterseals values

Easterseals Florida has been rated a Great Place to Work (2020 - 2025) 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 marijuana).

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 at 2010 Crosby Way Winter Park FL 32792.

Under the directive of Florida House Bill 531 our organization utilizes the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. More information regarding the background screening requirements for this position can be found on the Florida HealthSource Background Screening website or at this specific link: .

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