Aide Jobs in Lynn Haven, FL

Our company is hiring an After Care Aide to join our team. As an After Care Aide, under the guidance of the teacher, the ideal candidate will 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; demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Our company is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Help us make a difference in our community. We are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami! Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Faculty/Child Interactions: o Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully. o Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations. o Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families. o Practice positive discipline techniques. • Curriculum: o 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. o Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence, and creativity. o Provide choice and maintain flexibility. o Assist in the documentation of children's accomplishments. • Faculty/Parent Interactions: o Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor. o Invite input on the child's development and care. o Communicate daily including conferences, events, and meetings. • Health/Safety/Nutrition: o Supervise children, following all safety and health rules and always knowing the number of children in the group. o Maintain ratios. o Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible to children. o Complete appropriate paperwork. • Professionalism: o Maintain confidentiality. o Ensure continuity of care and attend all required meetings/training. o Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility of childcare practices, continuing ongoing professional growth. • Teamwork: o Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect. o Participate in classroom and Center responsibilities. o Participate in teaching team, communicating directly and resolving conflicts quickly and professional • Decision-Making Authority: o 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 neglected complaint, or recording an unusual incident. o Refer all other decisions to the supervisor (lead teacher) assistant director and or classroom teacher. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities • Knowledge of modern web browsers, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Outlook. • Bilingual preferred Education & Experience • Minimum of a High School Diploma or GED • 45 hours of childcare training from Florida Department of Children & Familie