Teacher's Aide - Child Care Center

Memorial Healthcare System • Hollywood, FL

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About The Position

Memorial is dedicated to improving the health, well-being, and quality of life of the people entrusted to its care. The Teacher's Aide assists with developing and leading classroom activities and developmentally appropriate programs in a child care center. The role supports teachers in implementing schedules and curricula, assessing children's learning and development needs, and providing age-appropriate learning experiences. The aide supervises children to ensure their safety and helps maintain compliance with local licensing, accreditation, and organizational policies and practices.

The position requires critical thinking, effective communication, decisive judgment, and the ability to work with minimal supervision in a stressful environment. A full Level 2 Background Screening is required at hire and every five years thereafter. Employment is subject to a post-offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Six months of experience working or volunteering with children.
• CPR certification from the American Heart Association or the Red Cross.
• DCF 45-hour Certification from the Florida Department of Children and Families.
• Full Level 2 Background Screening at hire and every five years thereafter.
• Critical thinking, effective communication, and decisive judgment.
• Ability to work with minimal supervision and take appropriate action in a stressful environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise children to ensure their safety.
• Ensure the classroom meets local licensing standards.
• Collaborate with the teacher to assess learning and development needs and develop age-appropriate learning solutions.
• Attend periodic staff meetings.
• Assist the teacher with implementing the teaching schedule and curriculum.
• Follow accreditation and licensing policies and practices.
• Assist teachers with course progress report procedures.
• Apply knowledge of learning principles to engage children in appropriate activities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED