Teacher Aide

Assistant Teacher (Naples Center) page is loaded **Assistant Teacher (Naples Center)**locationsNCEF Early Childhood Development Center time typeFull time posted onPosted 10 Days Ago job requisition idR0006084 **Job Summary**The Assistant Teacher in the NCEF Early Childhood Development Center assists with daily operations, learning programs, and activities to further the goals, philosophy, mission, and vision of the center. FGCU offers a comprehensive benefit platform for faculty and staff.: HMO or PPO Health Insurance options with $50/month premium for individual coverage or $180/month premium for family coverage Pre-tax health savings account and flexible spending accounts Optional dental, vision, accident, cancer, hospitalization and disability insurance FGCU paid life insurance at 1.5X annual earnings and $25,000 State life insurance Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan with a fixed percentage employer contribution or Investment Plan with an employer contribution of 8.3% Voluntary Retirement Programs – 403(b) and Deferred Compensation 457 13 days of paid annual leave per year 13 days of paid sick leave per year 1 personal day (8 hours) per year 9 paid holidays per year, plus paid Winter Break from December 26th – 31st Employee Assistance Program (EAP) available 24/7, 365 days per year Voucher for up to 6 credits per semester at FGCU Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program**Job Description**Typical duties may include but are not limited to:* Assists in the planning of developmentally appropriate curriculum and implements these plans to support the social, emotional, physical, and development of the age group in assigned classroom. * Ensures the safety and welfare of infants and children at the NCEF Early Childhood Development Center following Florida DCF licensing and early childhood education best practices.* Provides a safe, clean, and healthy environment Florida DCF licensing requirements and ensures all spaces support the health, safety, and hygiene of children enrolled in the center.* Works with lead teacher to ensure smooth operations of the classroom and towards continuous improvement and achievement of program goals and philosophy.* Reports suspected cases of child abuse and neglect to authorities as a mandated reporter under Florida DCF licensing laws and statutes.* Assists in the supervision of student workers, OPS and volunteers.* Shares joint housekeeping responsibilities with other staff members.**Other Duties*** Attends staff meetings, training programs and conferences.* Additional Job Description****Required Qualifications** * This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent.* 45 clock-hour childcare training as required by the Department of Children and Families. Training must begin within 90 days of hire and be completed within one year.* S* Any appropriate combination of relevant education, experience, and/or certifications may be considered.* Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent certificate; or 9 college credits in Early Childhood Education and one year of appropriate experience working with infants, toddlers, and/or preschool children.* Experience working with young children in an early childhood setting. **Knowledge of or ability to learn the state regulations governing the identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.* Ability to provide professional, supportive, and caring services to all children and families using patience, sensitivity, dignity and respect.* Ability to provide basic nutrition and hygiene services for infants and young children.* Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff, volunteers, students and visitors.* Ability to take initiative to plan, organize, coordinate and perform work in various situations when numerous and diverse demands are involved.* We're an incubator for entrepreneurs who fuel economic development and a cultural resource that enriches life on and around campus. Our sports teams energize the entire region. Florida Gulf Coast University's comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs prepare students to excel and innovate. Our students, alumni, faculty and staff are actively engaged and environmentally conscious citizens. Faculty members are a group of dedicated scholars and researchers who are committed to teaching and service. Unlike many universities, we do not have a tenure system; instead, faculty members work on multi-year contracts. As the university is relatively new, it attracts professors with an entrepreneurial mindset, eager to create innovative programs and initiatives that benefit students and the community.

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