Preschool Teacher Assistant FT

• Embraces STEM education and informal teaching methodologies and strategies as essential functions of the Science Center Preschool and curriculum approach.
• Assists in the implementation of the daily program under the direction of the classroom teacher, which includes lesson plans and activities.
• Prepares the learning environment indoors and outdoors, setting up interest centers and preparing needed materials and supplies.
• Maintains general daily housekeeping tasks.
• Maintains rules of behavior and procedures in regard to class control.
• Greets all arriving and departing children and their parents/guardian.
• Supervises the classroom when the classroom teacher is out of classroom.
• Has open communication (verbal or written) with children, Preschool staff, and Director.
• Uses literacy, science, technology, engineering, math, and motor development for individual, small and large group activities to provide children opportunities to observe, question and investigate.
• Assists in observation and evaluation of a child’s performance, behavior, social development, and physical health under the direction of the classroom teacher. Daily, weekly, and monthly Preschool and VPK assessments will be conducted in accordance with guidelines and standards.
• Works with other teacher assistants in their daily activities and routines to align with the needs of the Preschool following developmentally appropriate practices and standards.
• Follows and adheres to all administrative policies and rules governing the Preschool and its employees as OSC employees, DCF license and accreditation requirements.
• Works collaboratively with Preschool staff, Director and OSC Education staff to provide appropriate programs, activities, and projects.
• Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, workshops, and training in order to maintain and improve professional competence. The required number of in-service hours and/or CEUs will be provided according to licensing and accreditation requirements.
• Demonstrates commitment to OSC’s vision, mission, guiding principles and values.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Education: High school diploma. A degree (Associate or above) in Child Development, Early Childhood, PreKindergarten – Primary, or Elementary education, Exceptional Student Education, Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC), Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC), Florida Department of Education Child Care Apprenticeship Certificate (CCAC), certified National CDA is preferred.
• Experience & Certifications: Experience working with children 0 – 8 years old. CPR and Basic First Aid Certification. 45 hours DCF mandated childcare courses (must be able to provide a current DCF transcript).

• Clear Level 2 Background screening. May not be on site until this is established.
• Four-year-old standards.
• Emergent Literacy for VPK.
• Communication skills-presentation, public speaking and written.
• Reliable, organized, self-starter.
• Ability to work with little supervision.
• Active listening, instructing, speaking, reading comprehension, learning strategies, writing, monitoring, time management, and monitoring skills.

• Ability to remain in a stationary position.
• Moves throughout the museum.
• Ascends/descends stairs throughout the museum.
• Observes and reacts to the needs of guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners.
• Communicates and exchanges accurate information with guests, staff, volunteers, and community partners in a variety of formats including in-person, electronically, and over the phone.
• Operates a computer and/or office equipment efficiently and accurately.
• Manipulates and moves components weighing up to 50 pounds, including those that may be low to the ground or above eye level.
• Frequently works in outdoor environments.
• Frequently works in indoor environments.
• Coping with demands and stresses associated with job and work environment.
• Kneeling, crouching, stooping, and crawling - (frequently)
• Weight Levels – Lift, Push, Pull
• Up to 50 pounds

• This position is full time and primarily works 8:30 am – 5:00 pm Monday – Thursday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm Friday.
• This position may need to work weekends and after hour events as needed.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.