Assistant Child Care Center Teacher II

The Opportunity:

UCF’s Creative School for Children seeks an Assistant Child Care Center Teacher II to join their team. This position manages the classroom and leads classroom activities. Primary functions include making connections with the children and creating developmentally appropriate activities that help develop their language, social/emotional, cognitive, and fine/ gross motor skills. Other primary functions are guiding interns and volunteers in their interactions with the children and delegating tasks that need to be completed and interactions with parents.

The selected candidate must demonstrate the ability to act responsibly and independently, be aware of safety concerns and protect children accordingly. This individual should have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children and adults, and carry out responsibilities in accordance with the school's educational philosophy and mission.

Responsibilities:

• Knows proper emergency protocol and is able to act accordingly. Responsible for an assigned classroom for which they implement programs and activities appropriate for the developmental level of the child; evaluates the developmental growth of the children and organizes activities which meet their individual needs; supervises the daily routine of the children's activities, creating environments where children can function and learn on their own and at their own rate of development.

• Implements curriculum, learning activities, and teaching strategies that meet unique needs of all children. Creates lesson plans which include individualized developmental goals and Early Learning and Developmental Standards Birth to Kindergarten.

• Completes daily information sheets for parents. Maintains strong school-parent relations; offers communication with families on a regular basis through written notes, newsletters, phone calls, or e-mail.

• Performs other related duties as assigned to keep the total operation of the class and/or center running in a smooth and safe manner. Accepts classroom re-assignment if needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or Equivalent and 2+ year of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience pursuant to Fla. Stat. 112.219. Click here for more information

• Incumbents in a licensed childcare facility must meet the requirements of Chapter 402, Florida Statutes.

Preferred Qualifications:

• DCF staff credential

• Knowledge of Project Approach

• Knowledge of National Accreditation Standards

• Knowledge of Conscious Discipline

• Experience in a NAEYC accredited center

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Early Education, or Early Childhood Special Education

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Working at UCF has its perks!  UCF offers:

• Benefit packages, including Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Employee Assistance Program 

• Paid time off, including annual and sick time off and paid holidays

• Retirement savings options 

• Employee discounts, including tickets to many Orlando attractions 

• Education assistance 

• Flexible work environment 

• And more…For more benefits information, view the UCF Employee Benefits Guide click here .

Unless explicitly stated on the job posting, it is UCF’s expectation that an employee of UCF will reside in Florida as of the date the employment begins.

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Department

Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) - Creative School for Children

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday 8:15 am until 4:45 pm

Type of Appointment

Regular

Expected Salary

$13.92 to Negotiable

Job Posting End Date

04-08-2024-12-00-AM

Veteran’s Preference:   

Preference will be given to eligible veterans and their eligible spouses in accordance with Chapter 295 of the Florida Statutes. Applicants claiming preference are responsible for providing required documentation by the closing date of the position. For more information on Veterans’ Preference, please visit http://hr.ucf.edu/files/VeteransPreference.pdf

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

The University of Central Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer including Disabled/Vets.  Click on UCF's Equal Opportunity Statement to view the President’s Statement.

The UCF affirmative action plans for qualified individuals with disabilities and protected Veterans are available for inspection in the Office of Institutional Equity, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., upon request.

As a Florida public university, UCF makes all application materials and selection procedures available to the public upon request. 

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