Classroom Assistant

University of Miami; United States; On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami is seeking a part-time Classroom Assistant to work on-site in Miami. The role supports teachers by presenting material, preparing activities, and helping manage a diverse group of students with kindness and respect.

Responsibilities include assisting with individual education plans, monitoring progress, and maintaining records. No prior experience is required, and the position offers flexible hours and the chance to gain classroom experience within a university setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent or relevant experience.
• No previous experience required.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and basic computer skills.

Responsibilities

• Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, and supervised role-playing methods.
• Assists in the implementation of individual education programs for students and helps monitor their progress.
• Supports students with emotional or behavioral problems and helps them develop social skills.
• Supports teachers in photocopying and maintaining student records.
• Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience

Job description

The Office of Graduate Studies is seeking a part-time Classroom Assistant to work on-site in Miami.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Classroom Assistant assists in teaching a diverse population of children in an atmosphere of kindness that encourages active inquiry, fosters individual growth, and promotes respect for self and others. Additionally, the Classroom Assistant completes assigned responsibilities for instruction, planning, organization, activity implementation, evaluation, child care, and record maintenance.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Presents subject matter to students under the direction and guidance of teachers, using lectures, discussions, and supervised role-playing methods.
2. Assists in the implementation of individual education programs for students and helps monitor their progress.
3. Supports students with emotional or behavioral problems and helps them develop social skills.
4. Supports teachers in photocopying and maintaining student records.
5. Works with the teacher in planning and implementing a program of instruction that adheres to the school’s philosophy, goals, and objectives.
6. Works with the teacher in making purposeful and appropriate lesson plans that provide for effective teaching strategies and maximize time on task.
7. Assists teachers in creating a classroom environment conducive to learning by employing a variety of appropriate teaching strategies.
8. Shares responsibility during the school day for the supervision of students in all areas of the school.
9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS

• Education: High School Diploma or equivalent/relevant experience, certification or license
• Experience: No previous experience required
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands. Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment. Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications. Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status: Part time Employee Type: Temporary

MISSION

The mission of the University of Miami is to transform lives through education, research, innovation, and service. A vibrant and diverse academic and healthcare community, the University of Miami and the University of Miami Health System ("UHealth") have rapidly progressed to become one of the nation’s top research universities and academic medical centers in the nation. The University comprises 12 schools and colleges serving undergraduate and graduate students in more than 350 majors and programs. Visit welcome.miami.edu/about-um to learn more about our points of pride.

The University ranks No. 55 on U.S. News & World Report’s 2022 Best Colleges list and ranked No. 49 in the 2022 Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education College Rankings. Bascom Palmer Eye Institute is ranked the #1 eye hospital in the USA and offers some of the nation's premiere eye doctors to treat every eye condition for adults. Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer, part of the Miller School of Medicine, received the prestigious National Cancer Institute designation in 2019. The University of Miami and UHealth have also ranked among the Forbes Best Employers and Best Employers for Women on several occasions, most recently in 2022. With more than 17,000 faculty and staff, the University strives for excellence, and is driven by a powerful mission to transform and impact the lives of its students, patients, members of the community, and people across the globe.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.