Position Summary:
Our company is hiring an After Care Aide to join our team. As an After Care Aide, under the guidance of the teacher, the ideal candidate will provide: a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development; 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); maintain positive relationships with parents, children, and co-workers; ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position; assist the responsible staff with all functions and responsibilities listed below; demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
Our company is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Help us make a difference in our community. We are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
• Faculty/Child Interactions:
o Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully.
o Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations.
o Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families.
o Practice positive discipline techniques.
• Curriculum:
o 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.
o Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence, and creativity.
o Provide choice and maintain flexibility.
o Assist in the documentation of children's accomplishments.
• Faculty/Parent Interactions:
o Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor.
o Invite input on the child's development and care.
o Communicate daily including conferences, events, and meetings.
• Health/Safety/Nutrition:
o Supervise children, following all safety and health rules and always knowing the number of children in the group.
o Maintain ratios.
o Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible to children.
o Complete appropriate paperwork.
• Professionalism:
o Maintain confidentiality.
o Ensure continuity of care and attend all required meetings/training.
o Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility of childcare practices, continuing ongoing professional growth.
• Teamwork:
o Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect.
o Participate in classroom and Center responsibilities.
o Participate in teaching team, communicating directly and resolving conflicts quickly and professional
• Decision-Making Authority:
o 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 neglected complaint, or recording an unusual incident.
o Refer all other decisions to the supervisor (lead teacher) assistant director
and or classroom teacher.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Knowledge of modern web browsers, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Outlook.
• Bilingual preferred
Education & Experience
• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• 45 hours of childcare training from Florida Department of Children & Familie
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