Teacher's Aide - Child Care Center

At Memorial, we are dedicated to improving the health, well-being and, most of all, quality of life for the people entrusted to our care. An unwavering commitment to our service vision is what makes the difference. It is the foundation of The Memorial Experience.

Summary:

Assists with developing and leading classroom activities and developmentally appropriate programs.

Responsibilities:

Supervises children to ensure safety. Ensures classroom meets local licensing standards.Works collaboratively with the teacher to assess learning/development needs and to develop age appropriate learning solutions.Attends periodical staff meetings.Assist the teacher with implementing the teaching schedule and curriculum.Follows accreditation and licensing policies and practices.Assist teachers with course progress report procedures.Applies knowledge of learning principles to engage the children in appropriate activities.

Competencies:

ACCOUNTABILITY, AGE-SPECIFIC CARE - EARLY CHILDHOOD, CUSTOMER SERVICE, EFFECTIVE COMMUNICATION, PATIENT SAFETY - ANCILLARY/SUPPORT, PROBLEM SOLVING, RESPONDING TO CHANGE, STANDARDS OF BEHAVIOR

Education and Certification Requirements:

High School Diploma or Equivalent (Required)CPR Cert American Heart (CPR AHA) - American Heart Association (AMERICAN HEART), CPR Cert Red Cross (CPR RC) - Red Cross (RED CROSS), DCF 45-hour Certification (DCF CERT) - Florida Department of Childrens & Family (DCF)

Additional Job Information:

Complexity of Work: Requires critical thinking skills, effective communication skills, decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action. Required Work Experience: Six months experience working or volunteering with children. Other Information: Requires full Level 2 Background Screening at hire and every 5 years following.

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements:

•  Bending and Stooping = 60%
•  Climbing = 40%
•  Keyboard Entry = 60%
•  Kneeling = 60%
•  Lifting/Carrying Patients 35 Pounds or Greater = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Lifting or Carrying 2501 lbs - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Lifting or Carrying > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Pushing or Pulling 0 - 25 lbs Non-Patient = 60%
•  Pushing or Pulling 26 - 75 lbs Non-Patient = 40%
•  Pushing or Pulling > 75 lbs Non-Patient = 0%
•  Reaching = 60%
•  Repetitive Movement Foot/Leg = 60%
•  Repetitive Movement Hand/Arm = 60%
•  Running = 60%
•  Sitting = 60%
•  Squatting = 60%
•  Standing = 60%
•  Walking = 60%
•  Audible Speech = 60%
•  Hearing Acuity = 60%
•  Smelling Acuity = 40%
•  Taste Discrimination = 0%
•  Depth Perception = 60%
•  Distinguish Color = 60%
•  Seeing - Far = 60%
•  Seeing - Near = 60%
•  Bio hazardous Waste = 40%
•  Biological Hazards - Respiratory = 40%
•  Biological Hazards - Skin or Ingestion = 40%
•  Blood and/or Bodily Fluids = 40%
•  Communicable Diseases and/or Pathogens = 40%
•  Asbestos = 0%
•  Cytotoxic Chemicals = 0%
•  Dust = 40%
•  Gas/Vapors/Fumes = 0%
•  Hazardous Chemicals = 0%
•  Hazardous Medication = 0%
•  Latex = 0%
•  Computer Monitor = 60%
•  Domestic Animals = 40%
•  Extreme Heat/Cold = 20%
•  Fire Risk = 20%
•  Hazardous Noise = 0%
•  Heating Devices = 20%
•  Hypoxia = 0%
•  Laser/High Intensity Lights = 0%
•  Magnetic Fields = 0%
•  Moving Mechanical Parts = 40%
•  Needles/Sharp Objects = 40%
•  Potential Electric Shock = 0%
•  Potential for Physical Assault = 20%
•  Radiation = 0%
•  Sudden Decompression During Flights = 0%
•  Unprotected Heights = 0%
•  Wet or Slippery Surfaces = 40%

Shift:

Evenings

Disclaimer: This job description is not intended, nor should it be construed to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, efforts or working conditions associated with the job. It is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification.

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Memorial Healthcare System is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to workplace diversity.

Memorial Healthcare System recruits, hires and promotes qualified candidates for employment opportunities without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any factor prohibited by law.

We are proud to offer Veteran’s Preference to former military, reservists and military spouses (including widows and widowers). You must indicate your status on your application to take advantage of this program.

Employment is subject to post offer, pre-placement assessment, including drug testing.

If you need reasonable accommodation during the application process, please call 954-276-8340 (M-F, 8am-5pm) or email [email protected]