Center Support Assistant
ECS4KIDSGainesville, Florida, United States
Posted March 13, 2026
Full Time
About the Company
ECS4KIDS is a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting underserved children in Northeast and Central Florida through early childhood education programs such as VPK, Head Start, and School Readiness. They provide enrollment assistance, child care resources, and mental health services to help families secure high‑quality care and educational opportunities. The organization also engages volunteers and donors to sustain its mission of preparing children for lifelong learning.
Job Description
Join the ECS4Kids team to empower communities through early childhood education and holistic family support. As a Center Support Assistant, you will provide a nurturing environment for young children, assisting in the classroom, implementing educational activities, and maintaining safety and hygiene standards. ECS4Kids offers a competitive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision insurance, 403(b) plan, and career development opportunities.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED with DCF 45-hour training and CDA highly preferred
- Knowledge of child growth and development as well as developmentally appropriate practices for children ages birth to 5 years
- Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
- Ability to exercise control and maintain appropriate classroom discipline
- Ability and willingness to implement the approved curriculum
- Ability to exercise good judgment and emotional maturity
- Ability to build and establish collaborative relationships with diverse staff & 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
- TB screening & physical before having direct contact with children
- 45-hr training within 90 days and 1 year of employment
- Online Food Handlers Course within 90 days of employment
- Current First Aid and Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training
- 25 hours of in-service training annually
- Level II Background Screening
Benefits
- 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