Teacher Aid High SchoolNE

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Miami, Inc. is seeking a dedicated individual for a position that involves conducting developmentally appropriate activities for children. The role requires adherence to various guidelines and regulations, fostering a safe and supportive environment for learning. Candidates should have a high school diploma or equivalent, along with a commitment to training and implementing effective educational strategies. The position emphasizes family communication and involvement, along with a focus on the health and well-being of children.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School Diploma or GED.
• Completion of 45 DCF hours within 90 days from the date of hire.
• Supervised teaching experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the education and safety of each child.
• Develop and implement daily lesson plans.
• Maintain a clean and safe classroom environment.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Developmentally appropriate practices

Education

High School Diploma or GED

National Child Development Associate certification

Job description

Job Details

Position Summary: This is a non‑exempt position responsible for conducting developmentally appropriate activities for children according to the Head Start Performance Standards (HS), Council on Accreditation (COA), and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC) guidelines and to ensure compliance with all Performance Standards and Department of Children and Families (DCF) licensing, federal, state and local laws requirements. The position requires that all documentation is conducted in accordance with regulatory body requirements, which includes Catholic Charities Policies and Procedures, the HS contract and the accreditation standards of the program. Catholic Charities reserves the right to transfer employees to any program throughout the agency based on operational needs of the organization with or without notice. Such transfers may occur at any time and may be temporary or permanent. Incumbent demonstrates sensitivity to the service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and demonstrates professionalism, organizational skills, and adherence to all safety practices to meet all duties and responsibilities listed below. In the absence of the Teacher, the Teacher Aid assumes all responsibilities of the Teacher.

Duties and Responsibilities

Service Delivery & Care

• Maintains knowledge of the specific safety rules and is responsible for assisting in managing the education, care, safety and well‑being of each child.
• Assists in developing and implementing daily lesson plans that utilize strategies according to funding requirements which address children’s individual needs while creating meaningful learning experiences and opportunities to scaffold learning objectives and stimulate development.
• Assists in arranging the classroom‑learning environment according to NAEYC guidelines, encouraging high‑level play, promoting and challenging student thinking and problem solving, and updating the environment throughout the year to reflect children’s interests and growth.
• Works in conjunction with the teacher to foster and collaborate with families to effectively prepare children for the transition to kindergarten.
• Promotes and maintains universal health and safety precautions, including proper handwashing, sanitizing and disinfecting areas, and proper use of gloves when handling body fluids.
• Maintains and follows all safety and inspection checklists in place to ensure a safe, clean and sanitary environment including the classroom, bathroom and outdoor facilities at all times.
• Demonstrates regular attendance, punctuality and maintains a professional work ethic.

Reporting & Compliance

• Completes a minimum of 15 hours of in‑service training each year and other required trainings.
• Assists in completing and recording required assessments for children within 45 days according to Head Start regulations.
• Assists in ensuring that all screening and evaluations are conducted accurately and timely as per program guidelines and due dates.
• Assists in promoting regular school attendance and makes timely referrals of any child with suspected special needs, health concerns or consecutive absences to a case manager.
• Assists in conducting Health and Safety daily checklists and reports any suspected child abuse or neglect immediately pursuant to Florida law.
• Follows active supervision at all times and makes timely and accurate records and reports of any accidents or unusual incidents to the supervisor.
• Assists in measuring height and weight of children and documents the results appropriately.
• Ensures the teacher’s accurate and timely recording of daily meal counts per the CCFP and the agency meal documentation process.
• Complies with USDA Food Program guidelines on recommended portions, family‑style serving, and menu/nutrition discussions and activities, as well as involving parents in the development and implementation of healthy nutrition habits.
• Provides health examination and TB screening results to the Human Resources Department every two years.

Communication & Partnerships

• Establishes and maintains positive family relationships to effectively carry out required parent‑teacher conferences and document them per program guidelines.
• Communicates regularly with parents/guardians and shares daily incident reports.
• Participates in, conducts, and documents parent‑teacher conferences and shares with parents the daily happenings that affect children.
• Conducts at least two home visits per program as needed.
• Assists in training and overseeing volunteers.
• Obtains written consent for special events, including field trips, prior to use.

Additional Duties

• Adheres to agency policies & procedures, program guidelines, funding and licensing regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Completes all required or requested training topics and training hours as per DCF, accreditation standards, Head Start, VPK, and other applicable regulatory or supervisor requests.
• Performs all other tasks as assigned.

Physical Demands

• Regularly and frequently lifts children up to 50 lbs as needed.
• Bends, stoops, stretches, walks, squats, pushes, pulls, kneels, crawls, and sits on low chairs or the floor.
• Tolerates moderate to loud noise levels.
• Moves quickly to intervene in unsafe situations by sight or sound.

Educational & Experiential Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• 45 DCF hours or completion within 90 days from the date of hire.
• National Child Development Associate certification or completion within 24 months from hire date.
• Supervised teaching experience.

Reporting To This Position

No staff.