EARLY CHILDHOOD AIDE, PT

About the role

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.

Essential Functions

• 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;
• performing related work as required.

Minimum Requirements

• High school diploma or its equivalent;
• Valid Florida Department of Children and Families Staff Credential Verification;
• Florida Department of Children and Families 40 hour Introductory Child Care Facility Training;
• Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructor;
• Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome training;
• First Aid & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training;
• Some (6 months – 2 years) experience working in a child care facility is desirable;
• All required trainings must be maintained valid throughout employment.

Special Requirement

• 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.

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).

Documentation Requirements

• Proof of education in the form of high school diploma or its equivalent or higher;
• Valid Florida Department of Children and Families Staff Credential Verification;
• Florida Department of Children and Families 40 - hour Introductory Child Care Training;
• Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructor;
• Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome training;
• First Aid & Pediatric Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training;
• Approved Credential Evaluation Agencies: 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.

Special Note

It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure that all required documents submitted with the employment application are in a format that is acceptable, clear and legible for eligibility determination or risk being disqualified.

Equal Opportunity Employer