Early Childhood Assistant - NAE & LES

PCN 06255051CH

Calendar 195/Hrs 8

Paygrade 2 - $18.00/hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost!

Qualifications: (Inclusive of federal guidelines as they pertain to Head Start positions)

• High school diploma and current Preschool CDA or equivalent state/national certification, or willingness to obtain within one (1) year
• Experience working with preschool children
• Ability to pass health screening, including tuberculosis test, per Head Start Performance Standards

Preferred Qualifications:

• Current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR and certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days
• Valid Florida driver’s license and insurance
• Such alternatives to the above qualifications as the Superintendent may find appropriate.

Performance Responsibilities:

• Assists in developing and implementing appropriate instructional plans and individualized learning experiences for 3 – 5-year-olds as prescribed by program curricula.
• Establishes and maintains learning environments that meet all applicable state and federal health and safety standards.
• Assists in gathering, evaluating and utilizing ongoing child development assessment data.
• Engages families in program activities by maintaining ongoing and open communication, including participation in conferences and home visits.
• Meets all state and federal record-keeping and recording requirements.
• Assists in implementing prescribed, individualized support, behavior and/or learning plans.
• Practices positive child behavior and management techniques in the classroom.
• Participates in requisite professional development activities.
• Supports and supervises classroom volunteers and interns.
• Maintains relevant, ongoing and open communication with coworkers and supervisory staff.
• Works closely with partnering community agencies to provide quality, seamless services.
• Performs assigned duties related to student safety on campus.
• Performs other duties related to the job goal as directed.

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/job-descriptions

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/salary-schedule

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/health-benefits

AHCA Background Screening: AHCA

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  Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process.

Charlotte County Public Schools promote Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a drug screening, as outlined in our drug-free workplace policy - Charlotte County Public Schools Policy 3124.

Charlotte County Public Schools CONSIDERS VETERAN’S PREFERENCES FOR ALL POSITIONS IN ACCORDANCE WITH Florida Statute. 295.07.