Teacher Assistant (5WKS PTO-$15.66 hr)

United Way Miami•Miami, FL

12d•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 may involve assisting in coordinating and conducting developmental screenings, health services, and family services, including family visits and participation in planning, training, and parent meetings, depending on the number of scheduled hours for the position. UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.

Requirements

A high school diploma or equivalent.
Department of Children and Families – 45 hours (as required by the state of Florida and must have them prior to hiring)
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.

Nice To Haves

CDA credential within one year of employment.

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 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 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, and also Participate in classroom and center events.
Be open to communicating and collaborate 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