Enjoy working with students but don’t have a teacher certification? Many schools between Tavares and Leesburg zip codes are looking to hire full-time Teaching Assistants for children who require accommodations in a regular classroom setting. Consider becoming a Highly Qualified Teacher Assistant with Lake County Schools. We are the 19th largest public school district in the state of Florida, serving over 43,000 students. Lake County Schools is located less than an hour away from Orlando. Under supervision of a teacher, our teacher assistants help students with educational needs and special needs. We are looking for those that have a passion for working with students to join our team.

Full-time and Part-time positions are available at multiple schools. Our teacher assistants work 186 days a year from August to June.

REQUIREMENTS:

All applicants must possess one of the following

· Associate’s degree or higher, or

· Two (2) years of study at an institution of higher education; or

· Sixty (60) college credit hours from an accredited institution, or

· An acceptable score on the State mandated Paraprofessional Exam.

Full job description: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1H1CZAG9muN8E4ovn8Qr61X8QyjsYR6a5/view

BENEFITS:

· Generous time off: 5 paid holidays plus winter break, spring break, and the summers off

· 186 day work calendar

· School choice for dependents

· CareHere provides primary care services and most prescriptions at NO COST to covered employees

· Just outside of Orlando

· Pension plans and investment plans available

· Variety of employee insurance offerings

· Paid sick leave

· Centralized location- easy access to both coasts and theme parks

· Hometown feeling with city amenities

· Strong family - oriented communities

Salary has recently increased to $15.00 per hour!!!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• hands on childcare: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Clermont, FL: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person