PRESCHOOL TEACHER ASSISTANT - HEAD START PROGRAM NORTH DADE

YWCA South Florida • Miami Gardens, FL

just now • $18 • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for assisting Head Start classroom teachers in the care and development of children enrolled in an early childhood education center as well as maintenance of the classroom. Hours vary based on an as-needed basis.
Assists in planning and teaching activities within the YWCA’s developmentally appropriate framework to encourage the advancement of children’s cognitive, social/emotional, physical and creative skills.

Requirements

• High diploma or GED required
• CDA/FCCPC childcare certification required
• One or two years of experience working with preschool children in a child care facility preferred, preferably in a Head Start program
• DCF Child Care 45 hour childcare training in addition to VPK courses and 15 hours of continuing education each year thereafter; however, the YWCA reserves the right to increase hours of training annually
• Red Cross First Aid certificate
• certificate of good health and completed TB test
• Required to have fingerprint and background check level 2, and drug test
• FCCPC Birth – Five or CDA certification in Pre-school required
• DCF 45 hr. training certificates required

Nice To Haves

• Associate’s in Early Childhood Education a definite plus

Responsibilities

• Assisting Head Start classroom teachers in the care and development of children
• Maintenance of the classroom
• Planning and teaching activities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED