Prekindergarten Teacher Assistant
Published: 01/14/2026
Our Lady of the Lakes Catholic School in Miami Lakes, Florida has an opening for a Full-time Prekindergarten Teacher Assistant for the upcoming 2026-27 school year. The PreK Teacher Assistant works as part of a teaching team, assists the classroom teacher in maintaining a safe, comfortable, and nurturing environment, and communicates effectively with children, parents, co-workers, and administration. The candidate performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.
Qualifications:
- Department of Children and Family (DCF) 45-hour training as well as DCF level 2 background screening.
- ELC (Early Learning Center) courses for SR (School Readiness) and VPK (Voluntary PK) completed.
- CPR First-Aid certification is preferred.
- Attend meetings and professional developments as required.
- Excellent classroom management skills.
- Strong oral and written English communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
- Good spelling and grammar are required.
- Supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
- Knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church.
- Must have a professional demeanor.
To apply: Send resume with cover letter to Principal Picazo at [email protected].
Subject line should read: Prekindergarten Teacher Assistant.
In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults,” the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit: info.flclearinghouse.com.
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