Job Opportunities
Thank you for your interest in working at UCP of Central Florida. UCP employs approximately 300 experts including teachers, teacher assistants, physical, occupational and speech therapists, as well as administrative and support staff. Together, our team provides support, education and therapy services for approximately 2,400 children with and without disabilities annually.
Please find below a list of UCP’s current openings. Please review the details of the job description to determine your interest level. To apply for a position, please click on the apply now button above to begin completing UCP of Central Florida’s application process.
Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed and evaluated based on the position’s qualifications. Should your application meet the position’s minimum requirements and an interview is desired, a hiring manager will contact you. Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot contact each applicant. In addition phone calls of inquiry will not be accepted.
We are accepting applications for the following positions
| Therapy Department Positions |
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| Contract Therapists – OT, PT, & SLP |
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Various |
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| Speech Language Associate |
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Pine Hills |
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| Part-time Occupational Therapist |
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Kissimmee |
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| Administrative / Fundraising / Recreation / Program Support Positions |
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| Programmer/Developer (PHP, VBScript, MySQL) |
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Administration Office |
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| Education Department Positions |
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| Lead Teacher Assistant (Middle School) |
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Downtown Orlando |
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| Teacher Assistant (High School) |
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Downtown Orlando |
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| Teacher (Middle School/High School) |
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Downtown Orlando |
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| 2nd Grade Teacher Assistant |
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East Orange |
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| Clinical Practice Manager |
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East Orange |
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| P.E. Coach |
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East Orange |
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| Therapy Clinical Coordinator |
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Pine Hills |
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| Teacher Assistant (Pre-K Sensory) |
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Pine Hills |
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| Substitute Teachers |
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Various |
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| Substitute Teacher Assistants |
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Various |
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Employee Benefits
UCP of Central Florida values it team members and their families. Therefore, we offer a competitive benefits package for all team members.
Full-time team members (those working more than 32 hours per week) and part-time team members (those regularly working at least 20 hours per week) are eligible for UCP’s benefit package. Benefits vary depending upon employment status.
UCP’s comprehensive benefits package includes, but may not be limited to, the following.
- Medical and dental coverage
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Paid holidays off
- Discounted on-site childcare
- Continuing education opportunities
- 403 B
- Additional health, life and disability insurance
- Flexible spending accounts
- Flexible work schedules
- Business casual dress environment
Hiring Process
There are several steps to the hiring process at UCP of Central Florida. All applicants must fill out the online application and submit their resume for consideration. Applications are reviewed by the human resources department and evaluated according to the position's minimum requirements. Applicants must meet minimum requirements to be considered for available positions.
Applications from the most qualified applicants are submitted to the hiring department for review and consideration for interviews. The Human Resources Department schedules interviews by telephone during business hours. Unfortunately, due to the number of applications we receive we cannot contact each applicant. Only applicants interviewed are notified when the position has been filled. Should qualified candidates not apply, UCP reserves the right to terminate or extend the posting period on a job at any time.
Certifications and Licensures:
If you are applying for a teacher, therapist, nurse or other specialist position, you are required to provide college transcripts and copies of diplomas, certifications or eligibility statements and/or licenses. For all other positions, you may be required to provide copies of diplomas.
Criminal Records Screening:
After an applicant has been interviewed and extended an official offer from UCP, they must undergo background screening, which includes fingerprinting and a criminal record check. A prior criminal record may or may not result in disqualification from employment with UCP of Central Florida. However, failure to disclose a record on the application will automatically disqualify candidates. Applicants are responsible for the cost for the fingerprinting and criminal record check.
Since UCP is a charter school, the background screening is conducted through the local school district and has the authority to deny employment in the event of a criminal record.
Drug Free Workplace:
UCP of Central Florida is a drug free workplace. After an applicant has been interviewed and extended an official offer from UCP, they are required to pass a test for the detection of controlled substances. Employment will be terminated if controlled substances are found, except where a physician certifies prescribed usage. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the drug test only when administered for employment purposes.
References:
Applicants must to provide at least two work experience references to be considered for employment. Internship, volunteer and student teaching references will be accepted.
For More Information on UCP's Hiring Process
E-mail: jobs@ucpcfl.org
Phone: 407.852.3363
Mail: UCP of Central Florida
1221 W. Colonial Drive, Ste. 300
Orlando, FL 32804
Apply Now
If you are interested in joining the UCP of Central Florida team, please complete the online screening employment application below. Please make sure you include a resume, cover letter, and completed application with the specific position you applying for.
Once we receive your application, it will be reviewed and evaluated based on the position’s qualifications. Should your application meet our qualification requirements, and an interview is desired, the hiring manager will contact you.
Unfortunately, due to the high number of applications we receive, we cannot individually contact each applicant. In addition, phone calls of inquiry will not be accepted.
