Please review job requirements carefully. Failure to submit all pieces of the application may result in disqualification. Applications are accepted on the University of West Florida career site: https://careers.uwf.edu. For assistance contact UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 or jobs@uwf.edu.

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

POSITION DETAILS

Classification Title:  Student Assistant
Working Title: OPS Student Teaching Assistant ERCCD

Department:  Educ Research Ctr For Child Dev
FLSA Status:  Non-Exempt
Salary Range:  $15.00
Pay Basis:  Hourly

POSITION OVERVIEW

JOB SUMMARY:

Provide teaching support in an early childhood education program with children ages 6 months to 5 years. Duties include planning and implementing children’s activities in coordination with the lead teacher, assisting and interacting with children during learning, meal, nap and outdoor times, and assisting with general housekeeping and maintenance of the Center and playground.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

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

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

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

PREFERRED 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.

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 screen.
• 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 cover letter and resume. 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.

ADDITIONAL POSTING DETAILS

Number of Vacancies: Multiple
Work Hours:  7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
FTE:  Varies
Closing Date:  12/05/2025

The University of West Florida is an Equal Opportunity/Access/Disabled/Veteran employer. Any individual requiring special accommodation to apply is requested to advise UWF by contacting UWF Human Resources at 850.474.2694 (voice) or 850.857.6158 (TTY). E-Verify is required for employment. All applications for employment at the University are subject to Florida public records law.