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Catholic Schools

Teacher Assistant

FL

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Role family
Education
Seniority
Mid level
Country
US
Work mode
On-site / unstated
First seen by hirly
23 Sept 2026

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Description

The Early Childhood VPK Teacher Assistant is a dedicated individual who meets the requirements to assist the lead VPK teacher in instruction and day-to-day operations of the classroom. This position also consists of duty coverage of other classrooms throughout lunchtime and the afternoon. The assistant supports the teacher in resources and material planning.

  • Must be working towards to have 45 hours of DCF training.
  • The ideal candidate will be caring, understanding flexible and fun, with a passion for working with young children.
  • The position requires working with children of 4 and 5 years old, with the scheduling of covering breaks after VPK hours of 2- and 3-year-old children and in the afternoon working in the 2-year-old classroom.
  • The Teacher’s Aide performs duties that are instruction in nature, delivers direct services to students, serves in a position for which a teacher has ultimate responsibility for the design and implementation of educational programs and services and assists the lead teacher in that manner.
  • Supervises and monitor the safety of students in the classroom.
  • Organize activities and routines to ensure that allow children to learn about the world and explore interests.
  • Implement schedules and routines to ensure that children have enough physical activity, rest and playtime.
  • Enforces administration policies and rules governing students.
  • Collaborates as a team player with teachers and staff.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective interpersonal relationships with parents and children.
  • Help children keep good hygiene.
  • Change the diapers of children when covering classroom, as needed.

Requirements

Requirements

  • High School diploma or equivalent required.
  • Related experience in similar position is preferred.
  • Teaches and acts consistently in accordance with the mission, philosophy, objectives, policies and procedures of the school and the Diocese of Orlando and promotes the ministry of Catholic education.

All candidates are required to fulfill the Diocese of Orlando Safe Environment Certification process and undergo screening with the Clearinghouse Care Provider Background Screen via the following websites:

https://www.orlandodiocese.org/office/safe-environment/

https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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