Job Description

POSITION DETAILS

Employment based visa sponsorship will NOT be considered for this position.

Classification Title: Technical and Paraprofessional
Working Title: Assistant Teacher

Department: Educ Research Ctr For Child Dev
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Salary Range: $16.50 - $20.00
Pay Basis: Hourly

Assistant Teacher, Child Development position will be responsible for the daily operation of an assigned early childhood age group program under the supervision of a Lead Teacher, Teacher, Associate Director or Director. This position ensures that the classroom operates in a safe, healthy and developmentally appropriate manner at all times.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

High school diploma or equivalent. Completion of DCF mandated 40 hours of childcare training within 6 months of hire date is required.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

Associate’s degree in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, child and family studies, or a related field and one year of experience in an early childhood or other educational setting. Bachelor's degree in early childhood education, elementary education, special education, child and family studies, or a related field and one year of experience in an early childhood or other educational setting.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Physical Requirements: Regularly involves lifting, bending or other physical exertion. Often exposed to one or more disagreeable environmental factors, such as heat, cold, noise, dust, dirt, chemicals, etc., with often to the point of being objectionable.
• Impact of Deadlines: Work schedules, volume of work, or priorities seldom change. Able to anticipate new work. Minimum distractions or interruptions. Seldom involves conflicting demands on time.
• Standing: Daily
• Walking: Daily
• Sitting: Occasionally
• Reaching with hands and arms: Daily
• Climbing or balancing: Occasionally
• Stooping: Frequently
• Use of hands to handle objects: Daily
• Lifting up to 10lbs: Daily
• Lifting up to 25lbs: Frequently
• Lifting over 25lbs: Occasionally
• Talking as express or exchange of ideas verbally:
• Hearing as perceive sound by ear:
• Vision as distinguish colors & depth:

Special Requirements or Considerations of the Job:

• This position requires a criminal background screening.
• This position requires fingerprinting.
• This position requires a Child Care provider security check.

Special Instructions to Applicants: Candidates must apply online through the University of West Florida website: https://careers.uwf.edu. Applicants are required to attach a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. An opportunity to upload these documents will be provided during the application process. For assistance, please contact Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or email jobs@uwf.edu.

The department is building an applicant pool for temporary to permanent part-time or full-time opportunities. Applications will be accepted on an on-going basis.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours: 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., hours may vary
FTE: 0.70
Closing Date: 8/7/2026