Assistant Preschool Teacher-Prodigy at Wellington

<p class="p1"><em>As a pioneer in the Charter school movement,&nbsp;</em><em>CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education&nbsp;</em><em>management organizations in the United States,&nbsp;</em><em>providing a wide variety of educational choices&nbsp;</em><em>to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools&nbsp;</em><em>across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina,&nbsp;</em><em>and Louisiana.</em></p> <strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong>

FL, Lake Worth-Prodigy at Wellington

Charter Schools USA (CSUSA)

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.<br /><br /><strong>Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</strong> https://www.charterschoolsusa.com/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=394111&type=d

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Full-Time

Prodigy at Wellington-PL712

Overview: We are looking for a fun, energetic, positive, team player to join our education team. Our teachers are partners in education. The assistant teacher will help foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children's curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual including their social -- emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.
Responsibilities: <ul> <li>Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis</li> <li>Mentor and train new staff as needed</li> <li>Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities</li> <li>Lead by example in the classroom and school</li> <li>Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times</li> <li>Participate in ongoing professional development</li> <li>Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff</li> <li>Communicate with parents daily regarding the child's progress and development</li> <li>Maintain a positive can-do attitude</li> <li>Maintain accreditation and state child care standards</li> <li>Uphold company vision and mission at all times</li> </ul>
Requirements: <ul> <li>High school diploma/GED</li> <li>CDA - preferred</li> <li>1-year experience working in a licensed childcare facility</li> <li>Meets state childcare education requirements</li> <li>Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)</li> <li>Familiar with NAEYC standards</li> <li>Familiar with continuity of care</li> <li>Strong organizational skills</li> <li>Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations</li> <li>Excellent communication skills both written and verbal</li> <li>Familiar with accreditation process -- preferred</li> <li>College level coursework, Associate's or Bachelor's degree - preferred</li> <li>Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time</li> <li>Must be able to lift 40lbs</li> <li>Must be 18 years of age or older</li> <li>VPK certified if applicable</li> <li>The following childcare training courses must be completed within specified timeframes-</li> </ul> <ul> <ul> <li>Preschool Appropriate Practices - upon hire</li> <li>Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Online -- upon hire</li> <li>Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Instructor-Led - within 180 days of employment</li> <li>Special Needs Appropriate Practices -- within 90 days of employment</li> <li>CPR and First Aid -- within 90 days of employment</li> <li>Other training requirements identified by leadership team</li> </ul> </ul> <ul> <li>Assist in the development and implementation of lesson plan activities</li> <li>Assess and observe children on a daily basis</li> <li>Adjust learning goals for each child as needed</li> <li>Maintain a healthy and safe environment</li> <li>Collaborate with co-teacher and other staff members</li> <li>Communicate with teachers, staff and parents in a professional manner</li> <li>Assist with creating classroom newsletters</li> <li>Assist with classroom documentation</li> <li>Assist with creating and maintaining classroom and children's portfolios</li> <li>Be familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori and others.</li> <li>Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year</li> </ul>