Teacher Aid High SchoolNE

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

11d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt position responsible for conducting developmentally appropriate activities for children according to the Head Start Performance Standards (HS), Council on Accreditation (COA), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines. The role ensures compliance with all Performance Standards and Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing, federal, state, and local laws. All documentation must be conducted in accordance with regulatory body requirements, including Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures, the HS contract, and the accreditation standards of the program. Catholic Charities reserves the right to transfer employees to any program throughout the agency based on operational needs. The incumbent demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and exhibits professionalism, organizational skills, and adherence to all safety practices. In the absence of the Teacher, the Teacher Aid assumes all responsibilities of the Teacher.

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.
Supervised teaching experience

Responsibilities

Maintains knowledge of specific safety rules and assists in managing the education, care, safety, and well-being of each child.
Assists in developing and implementing daily lesson plans that utilize strategies according to funding source requirements, address children’s individual needs, create meaningful learning experiences, and stimulate development.
Assists in arranging the classroom-learning environment according to NAEYC guidelines, encouraging high-level play, promoting and challenging student thinking and problem-solving, and adapting it to reflect children's interests and growth.
Works in conjunction with the teacher to foster and collaborate with families to effectively prepare children for the transition to kindergarten.
Promotes and maintains universal health and safety precautions, including proper handwashing, sanitizing and disinfecting areas, and proper use of gloves when handling body fluids.
Maintains and follows all safety and inspection checklists to ensure a safe, clean, and sanitary environment in the classroom, bathroom, and outdoor facilities at all times.
Demonstrates regular attendance, punctuality, and maintains a professional work ethic.
Completes a minimum of 15 hours of in-service training each year and other required trainings.
Assists in completing and recording required assessments for children within 45 days according to Head Start guidelines.
Assists in ensuring that all screening and evaluations are conducted accurately and in a timely manner as per each program’s guidelines and due dates.
Assists in promoting regular school attendance and makes timely referrals of any child with suspected special needs, health concerns, and consecutive absences to the case manager.
Assists in conducting daily Health and Safety checklists and reports any suspected child abuse and neglect immediately pursuant to Florida law.
Follows and implements Active Supervision at all times and makes timely and accurate records and reports to the supervisor of any accidents or unusual incidents.
Assists in measuring the height and weights of children and appropriately documents obtained measurements.
Ensures the teacher's accuracy and timely recording of daily meal counts per the CCFP and agency meal documentation process.
Complies with USDA Food Program guidelines regarding recommended portions, family-style serving, and menu/nutrition discussions and activities, as well as involving parents in developing and implementing healthy nutrition habits.
Provides health examination and TB screening results to the Human Resources Department every two years.
Establishes and maintains positive family relationships to effectively carry out the requirements of conducting and documenting parent/teacher conferences per program guidelines.
Communicates regularly and shares daily incidents with parents/guardians.
Participates in, conducts, and documents parent/teacher conferences per program guidelines and shares with parents happenings that affect children on a daily basis.
Conducts, as needed but at a minimum, two (2) home visits as per program guidelines.
As applicable, assists in training and overseeing volunteers.
Obtains written consent for special events including field trips.
Adheres to agency Policies & Procedures, program guidelines, funding and licensing regulations, and accreditation standards.
Completes all required or requested training topics and training hours as per DCF, accreditation standards, Head Start, VPK, and any other applicable regulatory requirements, and as requested by the supervisor.
Performs all other tasks as assigned by supervisor.