Instructional Specialist, Creative School for Children
Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) at the University of Central Florida (UCF) invites applications for a 12-month, non-tenure earning instructional specialist position. This position manages the classroom and leads classroom activities. Functions include making connections with the children and creating developmentally appropriate activities that help develop their language, social/emotional, cognitive, and fine/gross motor skills. This position/classification may be moved at managements discretion within the SSWB division to commensurate level position as determined by the Vice President of SSWB or their designee.
Primary functions (in addition to leading classroom activities) are guiding interns and volunteers in their interactions with the children and delegating tasks that need to be completed and interactions with parents. The lead teacher is responsible for supervising the children and implementing the curriculum. They must demonstrate the ability to act responsibly and independently, be aware of safety concerns and protect children accordingly. This individual must have a warm and friendly personality, be sensitive to the feelings and needs of others, be able to relate well to children and adults, and carry out responsibilities in accordance with the school’s educational philosophy and mission. They are responsible for coordinating and leading the efforts of a team unit. Ensures the safety of the children and the needs of the children are met.
- Creates an environment where children can function and learn at their own rate of development.
- Follows the agreed-upon strategy to be used to help a child move towards a happy and smooth adjustment and appropriate behavior. Implements “Conscious Discipline”.
Minimum Qualifications:
A bachelor’s degree in an appropriate area of specialization from an accredited institution.
Preferred Qualifications:
- DCF staff credential
- Knowledge of Project Approach
- Knowledge of National Accreditation Standards
- Knowledge of Conscious Discipline
Additional Application Materials Required:
UCF requires all applications and supporting documents be submitted electronically through the Human Resources employment opportunities website, https://www.ucf.edu/jobs/. In addition to the online application, interested candidates should upload a cover letter, a current curriculum vitae, and a list with contact information for three (3) professional references.
The selected candidate will be required to submit official transcripts (and, as applicable, U.S. degree equivalency evaluations) documenting the conferral of their qualifying academic credentials.
NOTE: Please have all documents ready when applying so they can be simultaneously uploaded. Once the online submission process is finalized, the system does not allow applicants to submit additional documents later.
Questions regarding this search should be directed to: Kimberly Nassoiy, Associate Director, at Kimberly.Nassoiy@ucf.edu.
Special Instructions to the Applicants:
This is a Contract and Grant (C&G) funded position. Employment is subject to availability of funding and may cease at the time funding for this employment is depleted.
Job Close Date:
Open Until Filled
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Department
Student Success and Well-Being (SSWB) – Creative School for Children
Work Schedule
Varies
Type of Appointment
Regular
Expected Salary
Negotiable
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