Position Summary: This position carries the major responsibilities for providing support and assistance to the Miami Lighthouse Academy Program daily operations. This includes assisting classroom teacher with daily routines and transitions between activities. In addition, this position carries the responsibility of instructing students and facilitating their learning in the absence of the regular teacher.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:
· Support instructional staff.
· Provide classroom support by assisting teachers with daily routines and
transitions.
· Assist with morning and dismissal care routines
· Support before and aftercare programming as part of daily operations.
· Assist in feeding during all mealtimes (breakfast, lunch, and snack).
· Organize classroom materials.
· Assist students with toileting.
· Supervise students and ensure safety practices.
· Participates in staff meetings and trainings.
· Assist students with toileting and self-help skills.
· Remains flexible in accepting changes of assignment.
· Demonstrates organization, accuracy and timeliness in fulfilling duties.
· Completes relevant forms and files appropriately.
· Light Housekeeping as required
· Maintain a professional image.
· Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
· High School diploma. Must be at least 18 years old.
· Completion of the Department of Children & Family Child Care Training required.
· DCF; Birth Through Five Child Care Credential
· Experience working with children preferred.
· Nurturing and patience when dealing with children.
· Ability to work well with others.
· Ability to sit on floor, lift small children.
· Ability to communicate effectively in verbal and written English.
· Bilingual in English and Spanish.
· Physical Exams are required to be completed annually.
· Valid Florida Driver’s License and/or ability to travel within the community.
· High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
· Must be able to successfully pass a drug test and criminal background screening.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Required)
Experience:
- Childcare: 1 year (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Miami, FL 33130: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
