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FWS Classroom Teacher Student Assistant (Little Eagles Learning Center)

Position Number: 6645742
Location: Fort Myers, FL
Position Type: Education - Teacher Education - Early Childhood

FWS Classroom Teacher Student Assistant (Little Eagles Learning Center)

Job Summary
The Classroom Teacher Student Assistant supports the lead teachers in providing a safe, nurturing, and developmentally appropriate environment for children ages 6 weeks-5 years. This role is ideal for individuals currently enrolled in an early childhood education program or related field seeking hands-on classroom experience.

Job Description

Typical duties include but are not limited to:

Assist the lead teacher in implementing daily lesson plans and activities.
Support children during learning, play, meals, and rest periods.
Help maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom environment.
Encourage positive behavior and help manage classroom routines.
Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities.
Assist with setup and cleanup of materials and activities.
Observe and document children's behavior and development, as requested.
Collaborate with staff to ensure the well-being and safety of all children.
Communicate effectively with children, staff, and, when appropriate, families.

Other duties:

Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Additional Job Description

Required Qualifications:

Enrolled as a degree seeking student at Florida Gulf Coast University at the time of hire and throughout the appointment.
Must have a minimum GPA of 2.5 and be in good conduct standing with the University.
Must complete 45 DCF training hours within 90 days of hire.
Must complete all required HR and LELC trainings within 30 days of hire.
Must be eligible to receive Federal Work-Study funds.
Must be able to work on-site at the Little Eagles Learning Center.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
Ability to exercise good judgement.
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure.
Ability to maintain confidentiality of work-related information and materials.
Ability to work in a fast-paced and high-energy department.
Ability to represent the University in a positive and professional manner.
Ability to establish and maintain a good rapport with university faculty, staff, students, and the general public.
Promote a common purpose consistent with stated University goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and in accordance with stated policies.
Provide quality customer service by creating a welcoming and supportive environment.
Present a professional image in word, action, and attire.
Apply effective techniques to create working relationships with others to achieve common goals; successfully communicates and collaborates with others to achieve goals.
Demonstrate skills necessary to look at situations and processes critically to make recommendations for improvement.

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