Exceptional Student Education Teacher Assistant at Easter Seals Florida Inc – Valrico, Florida

Salary will be $20.00 per hour

Full-time school-year 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 our 2025-2026 school year. With its play-based curriculum and inclusive approach to education for children who are neurodiverse or have other related disabilities, our 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 and Sick 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 you'll do:

• Provide a positive, safe, stimulating, and inclusionary learning environment
• Design and implement age-appropriate curriculum and activities
• Provide constant supervision to ensure the safety and well-being 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 Bachelor's 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 45-hour Child Care Training preferred
• Current CPR and First Aid certification

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, and 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 - it's 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 (407) 629-7881, hr@fl.easterseals.com, 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: https://info.flclearinghouse.com.