ARC of South Florida·Miami Gardens, Florida
The Teacher Assistant is responsible for supervising the classroom, ensuring the health and safety of children, and assisting with daily activities and care. They also maintain a clean and organized environment while supporting the lead teacher in implementing curricula and education plans.
The Arc of South Florida, Inc.
Name of department: The Children & Youth Department
ACE Academy and/or Children’s Trust grants.
Position: Assistant Teacher- K-12
Regional Director, Principal, Assistant Principal, Educational Supervisor specific to each program (e.g. Principal, Lead Teacher) and Classroom Teacher
Proposed position: Non-Exempt: X part time:
1. High School Diploma or equivalency. 2. Experience working with children preferred. 3. First Aid / CPR within the required time frame of the specific program. 4. Maintain ongoing professional development training according to program design (E.g.: DCF, TCT).
Duties: including but not limited to:
1.
Initiate interactions with children including physical and verbal interactions that are developmentally appropriate, caring and nurturing.
2.
Lead small groups of activities in the classroom.
3.
Participate in all aspects of care which may include diapering, feeding and positioning of special needs children.
4.
Incorporate therapy recommendations into daily routine under supervision of teacher.
5.
Use developmentally appropriate practices.
6.
Assist teacher in implementing curriculum through school program curricula and academics.
7.
Assist teacher in implementing the Education Plan or specific grant program.
Position: Teacher Assistant K-12
B. Policies and Procedures
1. Follow all Agency Policies & Procedures and the Employee Handbook. 2. Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards. 3.
1. Follow all Agency safety and security policies and procedures 2. Report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to the Regional Director, Principal or assignee. 4. Ensure that personal appearance is professional and clean, following the dress code of the Children and Youth Department and wear the uniform of the program as requested. 5. Speak with others using clear and professional language. 6. Answer telephones using appropriate etiquette. 7. Maintain child/student confidentiality. 8. Maintain Agency confidentiality. 9. Protect Agency assets.
1. Maintain positive interactions with families at all times. 2. Attend occasional parent education and support activities (Open House). 3. Follow agency guidelines regarding technology and social media.
D. Interaction with staff
1.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
2.
Cooperate with teachers, supervisors and support staff.
3.
Follow therapists’ recommendations for best practices in positioning and implementation of the therapeutic activities in the classroom under the supervision of the classroom teacher.
4.
Follow recommendations and requests from supervisors and administrators.
5.
Provide observations and suggestions to supervisors.
1. Clean all areas of school as required throughout the day and after the children leave using safe and effective methods. 2. Maintain organization of school by filing paperwork, storing equipment and organizing supplies. 3. Maintain a hazard free environment.
F.
1. Complete initial orientation provided by program. 2. Participate in on-going, in-service trainings. 3. Complete 45-hour and 10-hour training required by the Department of Children and Families of all childcare workers if required by program.
G.
1. Participate in fund-raising activities and agency events throughout the year. 2. Present a positive image of The Arc of South Florida to the community. 3. Attend community meetings needed for contract compliance and by Department Director’s directive. 4. Perform other related and additional duties as needed.
based on education, prior experience, knowledge and funding.
The Arc of South Florida, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fully subscribes to the principles of Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants and/or employees are considered for hire, promotion and job status, without regard to race, color, citizenship, religion, national origin, age, sex (including sexual orientation, and gender identity), disability, genetic information, veteran, or current or future military status or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
The Arc of South Florida, Inc. is a drug free workplace. All applicants under consideration for employment will be drug screened and background checked as part of the hiring process.
The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice. These may differ according to the age and functioning level of the child.
This position is subject to continuation of funding from government and private funding sources and grants.
The Arc of South Florida Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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