Part-Time Early Childhood (Preschool) Assistant Teacher

Salary will be $15.00 per hour 

Part time position working 3 days per week (27 hours per week)

Hours of operation are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm

About the Position:

Are you looking for a career opportunity that makes a difference in your community?  Are you passionate about working with children? Easterseals Florida is seeking a Part-Time Preschool Assistant Teacher Floater to join our team of early childhood educators in making a difference in the lives of children with disabilities and special needs in our Igoe-Amar Child Development Center in West Palm Beach. The Assistant Preschool Teacher will provide a positive, safe, stimulating and inclusionary learning environment to allow the children to grow and develop to their fullest potential.  This position assists with the daily activities in the classroom including (but not limited to) greeting children and caregivers, implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities, and supervising children in the classroom and on the playground.

The hours of operation for our center are 7:30 am to 5:30 pm.  The work hours for this position will be scheduled within those hours.

Qualifications:

  • A minimum of a high school diploma or GED
  • Successful completion of the DCF 45-hour Training within the first 90 days of employment
  • Current CPR and First Aid certification

What we offer:

  • Support and connection to resources to complete the Child Development Associate (CDA) credential to further your education and career in Early Childhood Education
  • 403(b) Retirement Plan
  • Work Life Balance
  • The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Community and the Organization

In addition to outstanding benefits, Easterseals Florida offers a 30% discount on childcare to our staff.

Easterseals Florida has been rated a 2020, 2021 and 2022 Great Place to Work by our employees! We provide services daily that are leading the way to 100% equity, inclusion and access for people living with disabilities, families and communities. Working at Easterseals is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of something bigger! If you want to translate your talent, your passion, and your commitment to help people with disabilities, families and the community, you might be exactly what we are looking for.

Easterseals Florida is an AA/EEO employer and Drug Free Workplace (DFWP) (including medical marijuana).