Teacher Assistant

United Way Miami Inc•Miami, FL

5h•$16•Onsite

About The Position

United Way Miami is hiring a Teacher Assistant to join our team. As a Teacher Assistant, will assist in coordinating and conducting developmental screenings, health services, and may involve family services, depending on the number of scheduled hours for the position, including family visits, and participate in planning, training, and parent meetings. Principal Duties and Responsabilities: GENERAL PURPOSE: Support the teacher and co-teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans, incorporating all components of the lesson plan, and leading large and small groups of children. Assist in coordinating and conducting developmental screenings, health services, and may involve family services, depending on the number of scheduled hours for the position, including family visits and participate in planning, training, and parent meetings.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
One (1) year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
Department of Children and Families – 45 hours (as required by the state of Florida).
CDA credential within one year of employment.
Must know about modern technology and be able to adapt quickly to new software, browsers and systems.
Flexibility.
Understand concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Inquiry-Based Learning.

Responsibilities

In collaboration with the teacher and co-teacher, assist in providing experiences that build on children’s prior experiences
Model appropriate behavior and expectations
In collaboration, assist the teaching team in capitalizing for opportunities to help children build vocabulary
Assist the teacher and co-teacher in implementing a reflective curriculum that provides balance that supports child’s learning.
Assist in meeting the individual needs of the group.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect towards person of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Assist the teacher and co-teacher in the setup of the classroom environment by preparing materials and supplies in advance for the experiences
Under the guidance of the lead teacher participate on the lesson plans and documentation of the classroom
Demonstrate knowledge of the head start performance standards and Educare model
Assist in filling, scanning documents from the classroom and other office requirements the teaching team might need assistance with (it may include assessments, screenings, home visit reports, parent teacher conference)
Assist in downloading pictures and organize them in the classroom folder
Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous and professional demeanor.
Keep information confidential and only shared with pertaining staff.
Implement the touchpoint guiding principles and assumptions
Encourage the active participation of all parents of the classroom
Following the guidance from the teaching team look at the overall summary scores, subscales and individual items from screening and assessments.
Supervise children, following all safety and health rules and knowing the number of children in groups at all times
Assist in keeping the environment safe, clean and organized.
Assist in completing appropriate documentation to report incidents and accidents.
Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility in childcare practices, continuing ongoing professional development.
Attend all required meeting/training and be punctual.
Maintain confidentiality of children and their families.
Maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect, maintain confidentiality, and also participate in classroom and center events.
Be open to communicating and collaborating at all times by maintaining a cooperative attitude of working together with the teacher, co-teacher, master teacher, family engagement, school director, parents, and volunteers in planning and implementing activities
Follow state, federal, and UWM guidelines
Be able to lift to 40 pounds
Interact with children at all times
Respond appropriately to multiple situations or emergencies.
Communicate incidents/accidents to supervisor and complete proper documentation.
Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.