Teacher Assistant (5WKS PTO-$16.00 hr)

United Way Miami Inc•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Teacher Assistant to support the teacher and co-teacher in planning and implementing lesson plans, incorporating all lesson-plan components, and leading large and small groups of children. The role includes assisting with developmental screenings and health services and may involve family services, depending on the position’s scheduled hours, such as family visits and participation in planning, training, and parent meetings. The Teacher Assistant helps create a reflective, balanced curriculum that supports children’s learning and individual needs. Working with the teaching team, the assistant prepares classroom materials, documents classroom activities, supports children’s language development, and helps maintain a safe, clean, and organized environment. The role also includes communicating professionally with families and visitors, maintaining confidentiality, assisting with classroom documentation and data review, attending required meetings and training, and collaborating with staff and parents. The position is based at the Center for Excellence in Early Education, 3250 SW 3 Ave., Miami, FL 33129. Physical requirements include lifting up to 40 pounds, interacting with children, responding appropriately to multiple situations or emergencies, and maintaining mental and physical alertness.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Florida Department of Children and Families 45-hour requirement, to be completed before hiring.
Completed CDA credential with a focus in Infant/Toddler.
One year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
Beginning Internet Explorer skills.
Intermediate Microsoft Word skills.
Beginning Microsoft Excel skills.
Beginning Microsoft Outlook skills.
Flexibility.
Understanding of Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Inquiry-Based Learning.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

Responsibilities

Assist the teacher and co-teacher in providing experiences that build on children’s prior experiences and in implementing lesson plans and a reflective curriculum.
Model appropriate behavior and expectations and help children build vocabulary.
Assist in meeting the individual needs of the group and demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect.
Prepare classroom materials and supplies and participate in lesson planning and classroom documentation under the lead teacher’s guidance.
Demonstrate knowledge of Head Start performance standards and the Educare model.
Assist with classroom and office documentation, including assessments, screenings, home-visit reports, and parent-teacher conference records.
Download pictures and organize them in the classroom folder.
Acknowledge and respond to parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Maintain confidentiality and share information only with appropriate staff; implement touchpoint guiding principles and assumptions.
Encourage active parent participation in the classroom.
Under the teaching team’s guidance, review summary scores, subscales, and individual items from screenings and assessments.
Supervise children, follow health and safety rules, and know the number of children in groups at all times.
Help keep the environment safe, clean, and organized and complete documentation for incidents and accidents.
Continue professional development, attend required meetings and training, and be punctual.
Maintain cooperative and respectful working relationships and participate in classroom and center events.
Communicate and collaborate with the teacher, co-teacher, master teacher, family engagement staff, school director, parents, and volunteers in planning and implementing activities.
Follow state, federal, and UWM guidelines; interact with children; respond appropriately to multiple situations or emergencies; and communicate and document incidents and accidents.