Preschool Teaching Assistant (Preschool Creative Learning) (Finance)

A Preschool Teaching Assistant assists the lead teacher in planning and developing classroom activities for preschool children, helps to keep a safe environment for the children and clearly communicates with parents and other staff members about issues concerning the children.

Nature of Work: This position typically reports to the Director of the Department of Preschool For Creative Learning, or other appropriate administrator at a University of South Florida campus. This is a non-professional instructional position supporting an academic department, college, or central advising office on a USF campus. This position requires considerable contact with children, teachers, parents and other staff members to attain common goals. The incumbent requires demonstrated human relations and communication skills, and is distinguished by this requirement from advising support positions that are primarily administrative in nature.This position requires a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of experience with childcare and/or customer service.

4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .
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Compliance and Federal Notices
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This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check.
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Applicants have rights under Federal Employment Laws :
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Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
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Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Visit the Central Human Resources ADA Accommodations webpage for more information on requesting an accommodation during the application/interview process.• Assists with the preparation of classroom activities for preschool children.
• Assists with the preparation of classroom activities for preschool children.
• Monitors all classroom activities in the absence of the lead teacher.
• Interact with children in a positive and supportive manner.
• Communicates with parents and/or authorized guardian.
• Maintains a healthy and safe environment for the children.
• Maintains continuous monitoring and record keeping of the children's progress
• Communicates problems concerning students to professional staff.
• Administers established school and playground rules.
• Facilitates the training of student assistants.
• Performs duties as required to maintain a clean and safe learning environment, such as preparing and serving snacks, kitchen clean up, library duties, laundry and maintaining a safe playground area.
• In conjunction with lead teacher, offers information on heath, social services, and other support required for children with disabilities.
• Administers emergency first aid to students.
• Performs other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job such as assistance in special events, fundraising, activities and participation in professional conferences.
• Performs other duties as assigned.