YWCA South Florida·Miami, Florida
Responsible for teaching, nurturing, and supervising children in an after-school setting while maintaining the group area. Duties include implementing a developmentally appropriate curriculum and managing children's behavior through positive reinforcement.
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HIALEAH ELEMENTARY- 550 East 8th Street, Hialeah, FL 33010 JOHN G. DUPUIS ELEMENTARY- 1150 W 59th Pl, Hialeah, FL 33012 SOUTH MIAMI HEAIGHTS ELEMENTARY- 12231 SW 190th Terrace, Miami, FL 33177
Counselor I - High school diploma required; must register for DCF Childcare training courses 1st course by 90 days, must complete within 12 months of hire, RATE OF PAY is $15 per hour. Counselor II - High school diploma required; DCF 45 hours Childcare training courses, CPR/First Aid Certification, RATE OF PAY is $16 per hour.
This part-time position reports to the Site Manager and/or Assistant Site Manager and carries the major responsibility of teaching and nurturing the children as well as the general maintenance of the group area in an after-school setting. Responsible for the physical care and nurturing of all children. Promotes the positive self-image of the children by listening, responding and encouraging independence, while giving verbal and non-verbal positive reinforcement. Guides the children toward controlling their own behavior by using a constructive appropriate approach of verbal and non-verbal positive reinforcement. Promotes effective communication and is capable of organizing groups of children; Promotes enthusiasm and motivation within the after-school setting. Follows proper procedure in accordance with the YWCA’s After School Program; Reports problems to Site Manager – immediately. Prepares for afternoon activities; Supervises during breaks (i.e., snacks/water breaks) Tracks daily attendance records for assigned group; distribute snacks and cleans and maintains the site and site equipment. Develops and follows weekly schedule of activities which include group ratio of activities that meet the YWCA’s developmentally appropriate curriculum framework of encouraging the development of cognitive, social/emotional, physical, self-esteem and creative skills.
High School diploma/GED, 45 hrs. of DCF childcare training completed (Counselor II) or to be completed (Counselor I); must register for 1st course within 90 days; and complete within 12 months, First aid/CPR Training; 10 hours of in-service training each year to be completed by June 30th; ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and forms; ability to write simple notes; ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed instructions. Required to have fingerprint level 2 background check and pre-employment drug testing.
Market context
In Florida, support roles in this category often draw steady interest because schools and care settings need reliable staff who can meet basic eligibility and safety requirements. Competition can hinge on experience with children, physical readiness, and flexibility, so review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time before applying. A practical next step is to confirm your medical clearance and highlight any one-year child-care experience, since those details can strengthen your application.