Preschool Teacher's Aide Job at Florida United Methodist Children's Home, Deltona, FL

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  • Florida United Methodist Children's Home
  • Deltona, FL

Job Description

This is a full-time, hourly position(s) working Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The position is located in Enterprise, FL.

Do you believe that every child deserves a healthy, happy, nurturing environment in which to grow? Are you an individual who desires to dedicate your career to enriching the lives of children and families? If so, we look forward to you joining the Florida United Methodist Children’s Home where you can make a positive difference to children and families in need.

How We Help Children in Need

At Florida United Methodist Children’s Home, we believe that children and families should be empowered to experience the transforming love of Christ through evidence-based care and holistic services. This is reflected in our work as we care for children in crisis, including those abused, abandoned or neglected.

We give love, hope, and a place to live to more than 500 children through group homes, foster care, an independent living program, and specialized therapy.

Why the Children’s Home?

  • Competitive insurance plans, including health, dental, vision, life insurances, and more

  • Work life balance, including flexible scheduling, generous paid time off plans and ten paid holidays per year

  • Retirement benefits with up to a 5% contribution match

  • Educational tuition reimbursement and certification incentives

  • Incredible training opportunities

  • Discounted tuition rates to our onsite Montessori school

What You Need

  • High School Diploma or higher

  • Montessori Certification and CDA Certification from an accredited educational facility or BA or higher in Early Childhood Education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Consistently strive to meet all responsibilities of customer service, guiding and nurturing the development and learning of the students and families. Provide a prepared environment, identifiable activity routines offering and facilitating activity “transitions,” and observing the students constantly for the development of individual learning plans.

  • Use a daily schedule based on prescribed Montessori ideals. Function as a reference person and exemplar for students.

  • Assist with development and Montessori training of staff for program advancement.

  • Maintain knowledge of state elementary expectations for kindergarten readiness and each level of development, keeping these in mind while guiding the learning process.

  • Implement the program in accordance with the policies, procedures, schedules, scope and sequence and philosophy of the center

  • Supervise lesson plan content to meet program goals and individual needs of children.

  • Place a material need order, when necessary, to office.

  • Plan with teachers to gear the program and activities to the needs of the individual children with concern for their interests, special talents and individual style and pace of learning.

  • Keep personal log as reference for teacher needs, concerns, program requirements, and problems of any kind.

  • Involve parents in the program.

  • Maintain constant supervision of students in care; attend to students in distress. Supervise all activates to ensure proper participation and safety.

  • Use appropriate positive Montessori discipline techniques with students.

  • Interact with the students in a friendly and supportive manner using student’s names with calm tone of voice.

  • Follow policy and procedures for all of the students, activities and daily routines.

  • Report to the Administration any signs of illness, injury or abuse of students. Take appropriate action in emergency situations.

  • Maintain accurate attendance records and sign in sheets.

  • Assist in the planning and maintenance of the outdoor learning environment.

  • Treat children and parents with dignity, compassion and respect. Always remain objective.

  • Inform parents of child’s progress and adjustment in a positive manner.

  • Attend and Host Parent events during the academic year.

  • Assist in explaining the program to visitors. Tour school with prospective parents. Communicate Montessori philosophy to parents

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Holiday work, Full time, Outdoor, Flexible hours, Monday to Friday,

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