Paraprofessional

Great Minds Academy

Orlando, FL

Full-Time

Job Description

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At Great Minds Academy, our mission is to serve families in our community by providing high quality education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation, apply today to become a part of our team!

This is a position with a working schedule of Monday-Friday, 9am-3:30pm. The pay is $16 -$17 per hour depending upon experience and qualifications. This position is onsite at our center located: 1264 S Rio Grande Ave, Orlando FL 32805.

Why You Will Love Working with Us:

•    Paid holidays
•    Professional Development Assistance

The Paraprofessional works with the lead teachers to coordinate engaging developmental activities and implement curriculum that enhances their pre-reading, pre-math, language, and social skills. The paraprofessional serves as a model and mentor. In this role, you will have the chance to build dynamic classroom environments, create fun-filled learning activities, and support the growth and success of school-aged children.

What You Will Do:

•    Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with both center’s vision and state and local state requirements
•    Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards 
•    Lead by example and encourage success through modeling and coaching 
•    Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth 
•    Maintain a personal and professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement

What We Need from You:

•    High School Diploma or G.E.D. and/or Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
•    Willingness to obtain FL DCF 45-hour Certification
•    FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to aracicot@source2.com. You can retrieve the transcript from https://childcaretraining.myflfamilies.com/studentsite/admin/signin
•    Must clear a full level II DCF background check
•    Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills
•    Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed
•    Effective in communicating with both students and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns
•    Demonstrate empathy and patience in difficult situations while being Cheerful, enthusiastic, and engaging in the workplace

Great Minds Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.