After Care Aide - Part Time ($16.45 per hour)

About the role

Under the guidance of a teacher, the After Care Aide provides a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Supports the daily implementation of developmentally-appropriate curriculum under supervision in accordance with guidelines established by UWM and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC).

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.

Requirements

• Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) 45-hour child care training requirement completed
• Experience working with children preferred
• Knowledge of modern web browsers, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Outlook
• Bilingual preferred

Pay

$16.45 p/hr

Schedule

1:30 PM – 5:30 PM

Benefits

• 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)