United Way Miami Inc·Miami, Florida
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children to support their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Assist teachers in implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and maintaining professional communication with parents.
$16.21 per hour Work address: Center for Excellence in Early Education-3250 SW 3 Ave. Miami, FL 33129 Working Schedule Primarily: 1:30PM-5:30PM
401k employer match up to 3% plus 3% safe harbor contribution Free monthly pass for Transit and parking Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training & Development opportunities Two weeks Winter Recess (after 1 year of employment) Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!
United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring for an After Care Aide to join our team. As an After Care Aide, you will be under the guidance of a teacher, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Alongside this, you'll support the daily implementation of developmentally-appropriate curriculum under supervision in accordance with the guidelines established by UWM and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).
Faculty/Child Interactions: Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully. Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations. Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families. Practice positive discipline techniques.
Assist with and follow the teacher’s instructions in supporting the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, materials, activities, and environments on a daily basis that provides a balance. Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence, and creativity. Provide choice and maintain flexibility. Assist in the documentation of children's accomplishments.
Faculty/Parent
Interactions: Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor. Invite input on the child's development and care. Communicate daily including conferences, events, and meetings.
Health/Safety/Nutrition: Supervise children, following all safety and health rules and knowing the number of children in the group at all times. Maintain ratios. Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible to children. Complete appropriate paperwork.
Maintain confidentiality. Ensure continuity of care and attend all required meetings/training. Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility of child care practices, continuing ongoing professional growth.
Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect. Participate in classroom and Center responsibilities. Participate in teaching team, communicating directly and resolving conflicts quickly and professionally.
Decision-Making
Authority: May take action (as trained and instructed), but must immediately inform supervisor (teacher) when caring for a child with a significant injury, acknowledging and listening to a parent's concern, filing a neglect and abuse complaint, or recording an unusual incident. Refer all other decisions to the supervisor (lead teacher) assistant director and or classroom teacher. UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.
Education Requirements: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED, and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) 45-hour child care training requirement completed.
Experience working with children preferred.
Knowledge of modern web browsers, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Outlook.
Bilingual preferred.
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