Early Head Start Teacher Aid High SchoolNE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.•Miami, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

The Early Head Start Teacher Aid will be responsible for the care, safety, and well-being of infants and toddlers, including those with special needs. This role involves developing daily lesson plans, arranging and maintaining a stimulating classroom environment, and ensuring children are supervised at all times. The position also requires accurate record-keeping, compliance with program guidelines, and effective communication with parents and guardians.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED
45 DCF hours, or completion within 90 days from the date of hire.
National Child Development Associate, or completion within 24 months from date of hire.

Nice To Haves

Supervised teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Assure individual attention for each child upon arrival and assist in their gradual integration into the group setting.
Oversee the care, safety, and well-being of infants and toddlers, including children with special needs.
Develop daily lesson plans and utilize strategies according to funding source requirements to address children's individual needs (physical, emotional, intellectual, and social).
Arrange and maintain the classroom/learning environment according to regulatory bodies and adapt it to reflect children's interests and growth.
Ensure children are dropped off and picked up by authorized individuals who do not pose a risk, as per enrollment forms and center policies.
Promote and maintain universal health and safety precautions, ensuring children are supervised at all times, including during nap time.
Respond quickly, soothingly, and tenderly to children's cries or calls of distress.
Consistently respond to children's needs for food and comfort, implementing individualized feeding plans and modeling good manners and nutrition during family-style meals.
Attend to children's personal hygiene needs, including diaper changing, cleaning, feeding, and changing soiled clothing.
Maintain a positive, calm attitude and a pleasant, soothing voice, modeling these behaviors for parents and volunteers.
Maintain a clean and sanitary environment in the classroom, bathroom, and outdoor facilities at all times.
Complete and record required assessments for children within 45 days of enrollment according to Head Start/Early Head Start guidelines.
Ensure screenings and evaluations are conducted accurately and in a timely manner per program guidelines.
Report any suspected child abuse and neglect immediately.
Refer children with suspected special needs, health concerns, or consecutive absences to the case manager promptly.
Record and report any accidents or unusual incidents to the supervisor in a timely and accurate manner.
Complete the daily health check for each child accurately.
Ensure attendance is completed daily within the allotted time frame.
Measure and document children's height and weight.
Ensure accuracy and timely recording of daily meal counts per CCFP and agency documentation processes.
Comply with USDA Food Program guidelines regarding portions, family-style serving, nutrition discussions, and parent involvement in healthy nutrition habits.
Participate in, conduct, and document parent/teacher conferences per program guidelines and share daily happenings affecting children with parents.
Conduct two home visits per program guidelines.
Assist in training and overseeing volunteers in the classroom, as applicable.
Obtain parents' written consent for special events.
Adhere to agency Policies & Procedures, program guidelines, funding and licensing regulations, and accreditation standards.
Complete all required or requested training topics and hours as per DCF, accreditation standards, Head Start/Early Head Start, and any other applicable regulations.
Perform all other tasks as assigned by the supervisor.