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Teacher Assistant ($15.00 p/hr-5Wks PTO)
Location:
Miami, FL
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Description: Salary Range: $15.00 p/h Local address: Center for Excellence in Early Education-3250 SW 3 Ave. Miami, FL 33129. Benefits (The Good Stuff) Exempt (Salary): 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid* 12 Paid Holidays 12 PTO Paid Days Competitive Health Benefits Package Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month Short Term Disability at NO COST Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding Professional Development Opportunities Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree Free Monthly Transit Card *Vacation amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service. Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami! United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Teacher Assistant to join our team. As Teacher Assistant, you will be responsible for supporting 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. Principal Duties and Responsibilities: Program: 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 the 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 on 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, parent teacher conference) Assist in downloading pictures and organize them in the classroom folder Staff/Parent interactions: 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 of the classroom Use of data: Following the guidance from the teaching team look at the overall summary scores, subscales and individual items from screening and assessments. Health/Safety/Nutrition: 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. Professionalism: 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. Teamwork: Maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect, maintain confidentiality Participate in classroom and center events. Be open to communicating and collaborating at all times by maintaining a cooperative attitude of working together with the teacher, co-teacher, master teacher, family engagement, school director, parents and volunteer in planning and implementing activities Physical Demands: Follow state, federal, and UWM guidelines Be able to lift to 40 pounds Interact with children at all times Respond appropriately to multiple situations or emergencies. Communicate incidents/accidents to the supervisor and complete proper documentation. Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements. 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. Requirements: Requirements and Skills of the Job Education Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent. Department of Children and Families - 45 hours (as required by the state of Florida), CDA credential within one year of employment. Experience Requirements: One year of experience working with young children in a group setting Technology Requirements: Knowledge of modern web browsers , Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, Beginning Outlook. Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Flexibility. Understand concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Inquiry-Based Learning. Career growth: We encourage you to grow by providing formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible. Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals, especially people of color and women, may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. At United Way Miami, we embrace diversity and inclusion. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities. PI239385620PDN-9bd0dc2e-57e6-4ae7-9e13-df945c1944aa
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