Salary Range: $16.21 p/hr

Work address: Center for Excellence in Early Education-3250 SW 3 Ave. Miami, FL 33129

Working Schedule Primarily: 1:30 pm-5:30 pm

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• 401k employer match up to 3% plus 3% safe harbor contribution
• Free monthly pass for Transit and parking
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training & Development opportunities
• Two weeks Winter Recess (after 1 year of employment)

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United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring for an After Care Aide to join our team. As an After Care Aide, you will under the guidance of the teacher, provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Support the daily implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum under supervision in accordance with the guidelines established by UWM and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Maintain positive relationships with parents, children, and co-workers. Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position. Assist the responsible staff with all functions and responsibilities listed below. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Faculty/Child Interactions: Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully. Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations. Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families. Practice positive discipline techniques.
• Curriculum: Assist with and follow the teacher’s instructions in supporting the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, materials, activities, and environments on a daily basis that provides a balance. Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence, and creativity. Provide choice and maintain flexibility. Assist in the documentation of children's accomplishments.
• Faculty/Parent Interactions: Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor. Invite input on the child's development and care. Communicate daily including conferences, events, and meetings.
• Health/Safety/Nutrition: Supervise children, following all safety and health rules and knowing the number of children in the group at all times. Maintain ratios. Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible to children. Complete appropriate paperwork.
• Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality. Ensure continuity of care and attend all required meetings/training. Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility of child care practices, continuing ongoing professional growth.
• Teamwork: Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect. Participate in classroom and Center responsibilities. Participate in teaching team, communicating directly and resolving conflicts quickly and professionally.
• Decision-Making Authority: May take action (as trained and instructed), but must immediately inform supervisor (teacher) when caring for a child with a significant injury, acknowledging and listening to a parent's concern, filing a neglect and abuse complaint, or recording an unusual incident. Refer all other decisions to the supervisor (lead teacher) assistant director and or classroom teacher.

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

Education Requirements: Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED, and Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) 45-hour child care training requirement completed.

Experience Requirements: Experience working with children preferred.

Technology Requirements: Knowledge of modern web browsers, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Outlook.

Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Bilingual preferred.

Career growth: We encourage you to grow by providing formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.

Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities.