University of North Florida

University of North Florida

Part Time Teaching Assistant

Jacksonville, FL · Part-time

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About the role

  • Any other job duties as assigned by the Preschool director and assistant director.
  • Statement(s) of Understanding This position requires a background check.
  • In conjunction with the University's policy, this position may also require a credit check.

Responsibilities

  • Help create and maintain an environment and structure for maintaining classroom order and behavior management.
  • Implement NAEYC developmentally appropriate practices in the daily life of the classroom.
  • Make activities to support the curriculum
  • Remain updated on current research-based practices and translate them into practice. Assist and support other staff as needed.

Requirements

  • Ability to administer first aid and CPR
  • Experience working with young children.
  • DCF 45 hours must be attained prior to start of position.
  • Additional required DCF/ELC training must be completed within 1 month of employment.
  • This position will often be required to demonstrate a caring and patient attitude, utilize conflict resolution skills and ensure that every effort is made to create satisfied customers.

Compensation

  • $15.00 to Negotiable Hourly

Benefits

  • Collaborate with Lead and Assistant teacher to implement classroom learning experiences.
  • Assist the Lead and Assistant teachers in children assessment using various strategies including photography, anecdotal records, children's words, and artifacts as a means to measure student learning.
  • Help create and display children's learning through documentation panels.
  • Help the Lead and Assistant teacher in managing a portfolio for every child in the classroom as a form of authentic assessment to demonstrate children's learning.
  • Engage in teacher inquiry to inform learning that is shared within the professional learning community, conferences, and publication.
  • Ensure the health safety, welfare and accountability of children through constant supervision according to NAEYC standards.
  • Demonstrate a strong working knowledge of child development and early childhood learning.
  • Embody and promote the mission and vision of the preschool, College of Education and Human Services and the University of North Florida.
  • Demonstrate working knowledge of digital technologies and their appropriate use in early learning, instructional planning, and home-school collaboration.

Company info

  • UNF Preschool is an integral part of the Silverfield College of Education and Human Services and as such is measured by its ability to successfully interact with students and their children, to assist in their individual needs and concerns.

Equal opportunity

  • The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community. In building this environment, we strive to attract students, faculty and staff from a variety of cultures, backgrounds and life experiences. The University of North Florida does not commit or permit discrimination or harassment on the basis of genetic information, race, color, religion, age, sex, disability, marital status, national origin, or veteran status in any educational, employment, social, recreational program or activity that it offers. In addition, UNF will not commit or permit retaliation against an individual who reports discrimination or harassment or an individual who cooperates in an investigation of an alleged violation of university regulation.
  • Carnegie
  • UNF is a Carnegie Community Engaged Institution. This designation celebrates the University's collaboration with community partners from the local to the global level. It reflects UNF's mission to contribute to the public good and prepare educated, engaged citizens.
  • The University of North Florida (UNF) is committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming environment for all who interact in our community.
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