Aide Jobs in Tallahassee, FL

Center Aides have teaching responsibilities that follow through on plans developed by a credentialed staff member. Understand and promote education and early childhood development as defined in Kids Incorporated's Policies and Procedures, FL Learning & Developmental Standards, School Readiness Goals, and Department of Children & Families Licensing Regulations. Requirements EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS High School Diploma· Be familiar with School Readiness Goals in the domains of Social-Emotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive/General Knowledge, and Approaches to Learning. Partner with the co-teacher to implement the Creative Curriculum and I Love You Rituals to promote character development. Partner with the co-teacher to implement lesson plans indoors and outdoors to encourage skill development through interactions, activities, and environmental setup that supports maximum child development and engagement. Actively engage with the children in small groups and individual activities daily. Use daily routines and transitions as learning opportunities to support developmental goals. Model appropriate behavior and positive guidance techniques. Model appropriate language and grammar skills. Encourage language through frequent one-on-one conversations at the child's eye level, using a nurturing tone and open-ended questions. Comply with the guidelines and standards outlined in FL Learning & Developmental Standards, DCF Licensing Regulations, and Kids Incorporated's education policies and procedures. Experience teaching in early childhood settings working with preschoolers preferred. Meet all DCF state licensing-mandated 40-hour courses training courses and certifications. First Aid and CPR certifications Knowledge of Windows Microsoft Office (Outlook and Word ) Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORKING CONDITION Be in good physical health as documented by physician exam upon hire and update annually. Comply with all background screening requirements and update every 5 years; Able to sit on the floor and/or ground outside to be actively involved with the children; Able to lift up to 50 pounds and to stoop, crawl, kneel, bend, and stand for periods; Must have access to reliable transportation and be able to travel by car, bus, plane, train; Available for paid evening and/or weekend meetings, training, or other work-related events. MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment Report any safety hazards observed indoors and outdoors to the Site Director. Detect and report signs of illness, discomfort, and usual behavior of children to the Site Director. Report suspected abuse/neglect to the Site Director and 1-800-96-ABUSE. Work in coordination with the co-teacher and Head Teacher to complete paperwork relating to nutrition, illness, accidents/incidents, health assessments, and parent communication should a situation arise while the center aide is in the classroom. Practice appropriate sanitary procedures, including sanitizing, cleaning, diapering/toileting, and hand washing. Assist children in developing self-help skills for daily routines and hygiene care. Engage in family-style meals that promote s chool readiness skills in social-emotional interactions, self-help, personal care routines, language, and problem-solving. CDE-04 Comply with all education, health, and safety policies and procedures to meet the individual needs of the children. Observe posters and procedures posted on the walls. Assist teaching staff with all routines regarding the education, health, and safety of the children, the environment, and all interactions. Assist in the maintenance, cleaning, and safety of the classroom and the playground Refer to SE-09 Daily Classroom Cleaning / Safety Checklist Refer to SE-12 Playground Safety Checklist B. Promote education and early childhood development Be familiar with School Readiness Goals in the domains of Social-Emotional, Physical, Language, Cognitive / General Knowledge, and Approaches to Learning. Partner with co-teacher to implement the Creative Curriculum and I Love You Rituals to promote Character Development. Partner with co-teacher to implement lesson plans indoors and outdoors to encourage skill development through interactions, activities, and environmental set-up supporting maximum child development and engagement. Actively engage with the children in small groups and individual activities daily. Use daily routines and transitions as learning opportunities to support developmental goals. Model appropriate behavior and positive guidance techniques. Model appropriate language and grammar skills. Encourage language with frequent one-on-one conversations at the child's eye level and with a nurturing tone and open-ended questions. Comply with guidelines and standards outlined in FL Learning & Developmental Standards, DCF Licensing Regulations, and Kids Incorporated's Education policies and procedures. Ensure a competent, purposeful program, responsive to individual needs Establish positive and productive relationships with children, parents, co-workers, and visitors complying with Kids Incorporated's Code of Conduct and Confidentiality policies as well as all HR policies and procedures. Positively address problems and refer parents to the classroom teacher, head teacher, or site director (in that order) for clarification of center policies. Work in coordination with co-teachers to provide opportunities to involve parents in their child's education, promote parent engagement activities and volunteering and encourage parents to be an advocate for their child. Attend parent meetings, staff meetings, community meetings, etc., pertinent to the job, as assigned by the Site Director. Coordinate with co-teachers to develop and maintain a “teaching team” concept in serving children and families. Professional Development Comply with the Professional Development Policy to meet and maintain all required credentials within the specific time frames. Attend training, conferences, and other educational opportunities pertinent to the job, as assigned by the Site Director and mandated by licensing regulations. Be able to apply knowledge gained from training to support education and early childhood development. Review your Professional Development Plan on an ongoing basis in coordination with the Site Director. Performs other related duties, as assigned by the supervisory staff. Salary Description $15.00/hr