Teacher Assistant (5WKS PTO-$16.00 hr)

United Way Miami Inc•Miami, FL

12h•Onsite

About The Position

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Teacher Assistant to join their team. The Teacher Assistant will 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. This role will also assist in coordinating and conducting developmental screenings, and health services. Depending on scheduled hours, the position may involve family services, including family visits and participation in planning, training, and parent meetings. The organization is dedicated to tackling complex issues and driving equitable access to quality education, financial security, and community health.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED.
Florida Department of Children and Families – 45 hours (as required by the state of Florida and must be completed before hiring).
CDA with a focus in Infant/Toddler credential completed.
One (1) year of experience working with young children in a group setting.
Beginning Internet Explorer, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, Beginning Outlook.
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 on opportunities to help children build vocabulary.
Assist the teacher and co-teacher in implementing a reflective curriculum that provides a balance that supports the child’s learning.
Assist in meeting the individual needs of the group.
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons 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 in the lesson plans and documentation of the classroom.
Demonstrate knowledge of the Head Start performance standards and Educare model.
Assist in filling and scanning documents from the classroom and other office requirements the teaching team might need assistance with (it may include assessments, screenings, home visit reports, and parent-teacher conferences).
Assist in downloading pictures and organizing 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 in 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 meetings/training and be punctual.
Maintain confidentiality of children and their families.
Maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect, maintain confidentiality.
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, and parents and volunteer 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 the supervisor and complete proper documentation.
Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.