Supportive Classroom Educator for Children with Special Needs
3 weeks ago
About Episcopal Children's Services:
We are a leading organization dedicated to providing exceptional care and education to underserved children in Northeast and Central Florida. Our team is passionate about creating opportunities for children to thrive and reach their full potential.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a highly motivated and compassionate Supportive Classroom Educator to join our team. As a key member of our educational staff, you will provide individualized support to children with special needs, ensuring their participation in classroom activities and promoting a nurturing environment.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one support to assigned children, facilitating their engagement in classroom activities.
- Implement teaching strategies aligned with the CLASS philosophy, emphasizing emotional support, classroom organization, and instructional support.
- Collaborate with the classroom teacher to maintain children's engagement during large group activities.
- Purposefully interact with children, extending play and learning opportunities.
- Assist in assessments and documentation for assigned children, ensuring accurate records.
- Create a warm, safe, and positive environment, utilizing Conscious Discipline techniques and adhering to our discipline policy.
- Develop meaningful relationships with each child, promoting their social and emotional development.
- Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, as well as accreditation standards (e.g., NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF, and Head Start).
- Follow established procedures for medical and dental emergencies, short-term child exclusions, and medication administration.
- Ensure safe practices to prevent injuries to children and staff.
- Participate in center maintenance, adhering to sanitation and hygiene protocols.
- Establish effective communication with families, fostering a comfortable environment for parents to discuss their children's progress.
- Inform parents about their children's progress through various means, including parent notes, portfolios, and conferences.
- Eat with children, promoting healthy eating habits and conversation.
- Communicate regularly with staff to enhance children's and families' experiences, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
- Adhere to supervisor instructions and assignments.
- Collaborate with the in-class Coach and Program Support Specialists to meet assigned children's needs.
- Maintain accurate records and ensure confidentiality.
Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED and a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) required.
- An associate degree in child development, special education, early childhood education, or a related field, along with experience working with children with special needs, is highly preferred.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary: $23.95 per hour.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- 403(b) plan with a 5% employer match.
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Long-term and short-term disability insurance.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Paid holidays.
- Generous paid time off.
- College tuition assistance.
- Career development opportunities.
Environmental Conditions:
- Constant visual supervision of children and tolerance of loud noise.
- Indoor classroom and outdoor playground environments.
- Ability to travel to multiple centers within the assigned geographic area, with center assignment potentially changing based on enrolled children's needs.
Salary: $23.95 per hour
Language: English
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