Top 14 teacher assistant Jobs in gainesville fl

Special Needs Assistant - 26/27 SY
ECS4KIDS —Gainesville, FL
- $18.12 - $23.95 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- 403(b) matching
- Paid holidays
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Afternoon Support Assistant to Help Children End Their Day Strong
GAINESVILLE FOR ALL —Gainesville, FL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
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Assistant Teacher
La Petite Academy —Gainesville, FL
- Part-time
- Background check
- Entry level
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Teacher Assistant
PASSAGE Christian Academy —Gainesville, FL
- From $15 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- High school
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Elementary Teaching Assistant
Oak Hall School —Gainesville, FL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- High school diploma or GED
- US work authorization
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Gainesville Country Day School —Gainesville, FL
- $16 - $20 an hour
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- In-person
- Elementary school
- Entry level
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Assistant Teacher
Abacus Learning Center —Gainesville, FL
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Experienced Assistant Teacher for 2-Year-Old Classroom
GAINESVILLE FOR ALL —Gainesville, FL
- $15.50 - $16.60 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- First Aid Certification
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Lead Daycare Teacher
Learning Care Group —Gainesville, FL
- $16.20 - $16.83 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Benefits from day one
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Experienced Assistant Teacher Needed for Our 3 yr old classroom
GAINESVILLE FOR ALL —Gainesville, FL
- $15.50 - $16.50 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- CPR Certification
- Mid-level
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
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Visiting Assistant Instructional Professor of Teacher Education
University of Florida —Gainesville, FL
- Online Application
- School experience
- Doctoral degree
- Mid-level
0.9 Title 1 Assistant
Clay County School District —Keystone Heights, FL
- Full-time
- Background check
- High school diploma or GED
- Fingerprint clearance
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(0.9) ESE Assistant - Behavioral Health
Clay County School District —Keystone Heights, FL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Clean driving record
(0.9) ESE Assistant - General Health
Clay County School District —Keystone Heights, FL
- Full-time
- Background check
- Clean driving record
- High school diploma or GED

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Special Needs Assistant - 26/27 SY

ECS4KIDS -
Gainesville, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$18.12 - $23.95 an hour

Benefits

403(b) matching
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Paid time off
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
403(b)
Loan forgiveness
Life insurance

Qualifications

Emotional support for children
CPR Certification
Records maintenance
Confidential information handling
Relationship building (classroom management strategies)
Food service health code compliance
Abuse and neglect policy adherence
Family collaboration in education
Writing skills
Employee relationship building
High school diploma or GED
First Aid Certification
Trauma awareness
Emotional safety support
Working with families
Pediatric first aid
Grammar Experience
Working with families with children
Child abuse reporting laws
Childhood developmental milestones
Parent-teacher conferences (communication methods)

Full Job Description

Description:

JOIN THE ECS4KIDS FAMILY:

July 2026 Start Date

At ECS4Kids, we help underserved children in Northeast and Central Florida build a solid foundation for educational success. Give a child a better start, and you dramatically increase the child’s odds of being a better person – of having a better life. Partner with us to we create opportunity so that the children we serve can achieve their full potential. ECS4Kids has career opportunities available in several counties throughout Northeast and Central Florida. Thank you for your interest in a career with ECS4Kids. We offer a competitive benefit package which includes:

Medical, dental and vision insurance
403(b) plan with 5% employer match
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Long-term & short-term disability insurance
Employer-paid life insurance
Paid holidays
Generous paid time off
Career development
Qualifying employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The Special Needs Assistant provides individualized classroom support for assigned children with special needs and/or challenging behaviours.

MAJOR RESPONSIBITIES:

Provide individualized support to assigned children to help them participate in classroom activities.
Use teaching strategies that illustrate the CLASS philosophy in Emotional Support, Classroom Organization, and Instructional Support.
Assist classroom Teacher by actively keeping children engaged during large group activities.
Purposefully interact with children and extend play and learning.
Assist in the assessments and collection of documentation for assigned children.
Provide a warm, nurturing, loving and positive environment, using Conscious Discipline positive guidance techniques and upholding the ECS Discipline policy.
Develop nurturing relationships with each child that encourage his or her social and emotional development.
Maintain all federal, state, local and accreditation standards (these may include those set forth by NAEYC, APPLE, ECS, DCF and Head Start).
Follow policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short- term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling, and storing of medication.
Ensure that safe practices are followed to prevent injuries to children or self.
Maintain sanitation and hygiene procedures and participate in the maintenance of the center.
Provide and encourage effective communication and relationships with families so that parents feel comfortable talking to staff about their children.
Inform parents concerning their children’s progress formally and informally, which may include parent notes, portfolios, or parent conferences.
Eat with children, encouraging proper eating habits and conversation.
Communicate regularly with other staff to better serve children and families, including attending staff meetings, trainings, and sharing information.
Follow directions and assignments as given by supervisor.
Work collaboratively and attentively with the in-class Coach and Program Support Specialists to meet the needs of assigned children.
Maintain appropriate records and maintain confidentiality.

(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other related marginal duties as required.)

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIP:

This position reports to the assigned Center Manager with oversight from the Social Emotional Services Manager and Director of Developmental & Behavioral Services.

Requirements:

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or GED, DCF 45-hour training, and one of the following:

Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) required*
An associate degree in child development, special education, early childhood education or related field and experience working with children with special needs highly preferred.

**Two (2) years relevant training and ECE classroom experience can be substituted for minimum qualifications.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILIITES:

Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children
Knowledge of the effects of trauma on children’s development
Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
Ability to exercise control, emotional maturity and maintain appropriate classroom discipline
Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships and work effectively with diverse staff and families
Demonstrates proper use of grammar and communication skills
Knowledge of applicable safety and abuse-reporting procedures
Ability to maintain confidential information
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Ability to plan and organize work as well as maintain records
A willingness to learn and continue personal education

CERTIFICATIONS:

Complete TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children. Renew every 2 years.
Complete on-line Food Handlers Course Serving Safe Food in Childcare within 90 days of employment.
Must have current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
Complete a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training annually, July 1- June 30.
- For non FCCPC holders, apply for FCCPC credential (Birth-5) within 90 days of hire.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

Work involves constant visual supervision of children and tolerance of loud noise
Environment includes indoor classroom and outdoor playground
Ability to travel to multiple centers within assigned geographic area. Center assignment may change depending on enrolled children and needs

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL SKILLS:

Acceptable eyesight (with or without correction)
Acceptable hearing (with or without correction)
Requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability)

Background Requirements

A Level II Background Screening which consists of a local, state, and federal criminal check will be completed on all employees and any contracted employee position, intern position or volunteer position in which individuals have contact with children, have access to confidential information and / or are in a position of special trust. To learn more about the system used to conduct these checks, you can use this link - https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

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Special Needs Assistant - 26/27 SY

Afternoon Support Assistant to Help Children End Their Day Strong

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Elementary Teaching Assistant

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Experienced Assistant Teacher for 2-Year-Old Classroom

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