- Salary
- $17+/hr
- Location
- City of Miami, FL, FL
- Type
- Part-time
- Education
- High School
- Closing date
- Today
- Source
- GovernmentJobs
Description
This is a part-time position in the Department of Human Services. An employee in this class will work in all aspects of the early childhood learning center assisting the Early Childhood Educator, or designee.
Work includes, but is not limited to: assisting with planning and conducting daily activities for pre-school children; planning teaching methods and techniques for pre-school children; maintaining an orderly physical environment conducive to optimal growth and development of children; attending staff and parent meetings; assisting in observing and reporting individual and group behavior, and encouraging early intervention, if needed; ensuring the safety of all children; recording and reporting any incidences or injuries; assisting with performing annual assessments for the Early Learning Coalition School Readiness Program; assisting Early Childhood Educator with maintaining all up to date daily classroom logs and implementing weekly lesson plans; attending mandatory in-service trainings; assisting Early Childhood Educator with the Child Care Food Program delivery and record keeping; conducting diaper changing by carrying a child of to changing table following standard procedures for proper diaper changing and hand washing; maintaining a clean and sanitary environment; reporting any suspicions of abuse to the administration and to DCF immediately, if detected; maintaining common areas, toys, and educational materials disinfected according to CDC Guidelines; following proper health and sanitation procedures established by the Florida Department of Health; and performing related work as required.
High School diploma or its equivalent and possession of a valid First Aid & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. Previous experience working in a childcare facility is preferred. Bilingual (English/Spanish or English/Creole) preferred.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT:
Must complete the Florida Department of Children and Families 40
The Fire Extinguisher Training must be possessed after 30 days of employment. In addition, the Florida Department of Children and Families 10 hours or 1.0 Continued Education Unit (CEU) of in-service training must be completed on a yearly basis during the state’s fiscal year beginning July 1 and ending June 30.
Must comply with all background screening requirements set forth by the State of Florida Statute Chapter 435.04, and any other applicable laws.
All required trainings and certifications must be maintained valid throughout employment.
SPECIAL NOTE: Candidates will be subject to a Level II background screening and will be subject to screening through the Florida Clearinghouse (https://info.flclearinghouse.com).
ALL DOCUMENTS SUBMITTED MUST BE CLEAR, LEGIBLE, AND IN PROPER FORMAT.
THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AT TIME OF APPLICATION AND ARE ACCEPTABLE FORMS OF PROOF:
- 1. Proof of education in the form of high school diploma or its equivalent or higher. Foreign diplomas/degrees must be submitted with a credential evaluation report from an approved credential evaluation agency*. Translations of diploma/degrees are not accepted. If degree/diploma does not reflect the academic major on its face, transcripts indicating degree completion must be submitted. Audit/Academic reports are not accepted as substitutions for college transcripts.
- 2. A valid First Aid & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training.
Credential evaluation reports showing the United States equivalency for academic credentials earned in other countries may be provided by:
- An accredited four-year college or university in the United States, OR
- A current member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), OR
- A current member of the Association of International Credential Evaluators (AICE), OR
- A recognized Professional Organization
Applicants must provide a valid email address in order to receive notification of eligibility.