Early Learning Teacher Assistant

Full-Time Early Learning Teacher Assistant

The Fuller Center is seeking a Full-Time Early Learning Teacher Assistant. This position is responsible for serving as a lead teacher across classrooms, planning and implementing educational activities for preschool-aged children or infants/toddlers in alignment with contractual performance standards and quality assurance efforts. The Teacher Assistant provides educational continuity, maintains classroom safety, and supports the overall academic and developmental growth of children.

Responsibilities

• Actively supervise children at all times to ensure a safe and supportive learning environment.
• Plan, develop, and implement daily lesson plans that provide educational and enrichment activities for preschool-aged children or infants/toddlers meeting Florida Pre-Kindergarten standards.
• Arrange classrooms into distinctive learning areas; maintain portfolios, assessments, daily attendance, and meal counts.
• Monitor meal/snack periods, classroom, restroom, and playground activities; ensure children with special dietary needs receive proper meals
• Screen and assess children to determine educational needs and develop individual education plans.
• Initiate and participate in Family Support staffing sessions for children exhibiting challenging behaviors or developmental concerns.
• Maintain regular communication with parents via conferences, home visits, and written correspondence to appraise them of child progress and upcoming events.
• Conduct daily health checks for conditions such as ringworm or head lice and report findings to Family Support Counselors.
• Inspect classrooms, play areas, and grounds for safety, sanitation, and maintenance needs; submit service and accident reports in a timely manner.
• Serve as a bus monitor and assist in transporting special needs and all children, ensuring safety belts are properly fastened.
• Report suspected child abuse and neglect to designated state agencies immediately.
• Perform First Aid and CPR as needed, and carry out other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor's or advanced degree in Early Childhood Education (or a Bachelor's/advanced degree in any subject with equivalent coursework in Early Childhood).
• Minimum of 3 years of experience working with young children (ages 2–5).
• Completion of DCF 40-Hour Introductory Child Care Training (Part I & Part II, including Early Literacy).
• Required state training in Child Abuse and Neglect, Early Literacy, and annual in-service hours per Florida Administrative Code.
• CPR and First Aid Certification.
• Ability to lift up to 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children.

Preferred / Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated track record of high-quality staff-child interactions resulting in strong CLASS scores and satisfactory Teacher Success Rubric evaluations.
• Experience conducting Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) assessments.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary: $14.50 - $16.50
• Free lunch daily!
• Benefits:
  • Comprehensive Health, Dental, and Vision insurance options
  • Retirement savings plan with organizational contribution
  • Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), sick leave, and paid holidays
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Professional development assistance

Timeline We are reviewing applications on a rolling basis and will continue to do so until the position is filled. Our Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace The Fuller Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, disability status, age, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.