Early Childhood Education Aide

Children's Home Society of Florida Since opening our doors in 1902, CHS became a part of Florida's history. CHS has been committed to growing and evolving to provide the right services and solutions to address the needs of children and families throughout the changing times. Every day, our team works with parents and kids to empower them and encourage them. With innovative technology solutions and a dedicated, experienced team throughout the state, we’re changing the face of foster care and positively impacting children and families’ lives for generations to come. Join our team to continue to do good and create history serving Florida's children and families! The Early Childhood Educator Aide assists in supervising and assigned group of children in accordance with Florida Statutes. Overall, the Early Childhood Educator Aide contributes to the CHS high performance culture by exhibiting our values and providing quality results that position CHS as the leader in delivering proactive behavioral health, case management, community and early childhood solutions for children and families. WHY JOIN CHS? Uplifting mission-driven work culture Make an impact in your community and become a part of Florida's history ! Growth and professional development opportunities Great benefits package , including generous paid time off and holidays Primary Job Functions 1. Assist in supervising an assigned group of children in accordance with Florida Statutes. Assist in developing and maintaining age-appropriate lesson plans and program materials to comply with State mandated and/or program specific requirements. Assist with delivering program and curriculum in compliance with agency policies, COA standards, Florida Statutes, etc. Assist in supervising individual and group activities to stimulate growth in language, social, and motor skills, such as learning to listen to instructions, playing with others and using play equipment, good health habits and other self-help activities. Recommend supplies and equipment required for the program. Report maintenance / equipment repair needs. Model appropriate behavior and instruct children in activities designed to promote social, physical and intellectual growth while maintaining a positive atmosphere. Assist in supervising children in classroom, playground and lunch/snack activities. Assist in noting each child's development through observation and assessment tools and report any development areas that may need attention. Participate in creating consistent, stable, and supportive relationships with each child's family. Maintain a clean, safe, healthy, enjoyable and respectful environment; clean classroom and sanitize toys and equipment, as required by Florida Statutes. Maintain cooperative relationships with administrators, supervisors and other staff. Attend program, administrative and staff meetings as designated. Complete State of Florida and program-required training within required timeframes and remain current in order to meet/maintain requirements; maintain record of certifications / training completed. Report incidents and accidents within required timeframes and in accordance with Children’s Home Society of Florida’s policy and procedure. May prepare reports and maintain files and records. May assist with food preparation and kitchen duties. May transport children. 2. Contribute to a positive, engaging work environment. Develop a strong knowledge base and stay current on job-related issues and trends. Participate actively in departmental meetings, training and education, as well as the quality process. Comply with CHS’s code of conduct, policies, procedures and other obligations. Assist with training other team members and providing back up when necessary. Pick up projects on the fly; perform other duties as assigned from time to time. Demonstrate the CHS Common Bond values in the performance of all job duties. Job Qualifications Education, Licenses & Certifications: High School Diploma or GED equivalent, required Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire is required, along with daily access to a reliable and insured vehicle Must have completed or begin DCF’s Introduction to Child Care Training within 90 days of employment and complete the training within 12 months Must have completed or complete DCF’s Early Literacy and Language Development training within 12 months of date of employment Valid First Aid and CPR certification within 30 days of hire Associated Degree from an accredited university in related field, preferred Experience: One year direct experience or training in the care of infants or very young children and their needs for consistency, kindness and appropriate stimulation in group settings Experience in these related fields/titles welcome: Teaching, Mentoring, Social Work, Substitute, Foster Care, Child Supervision, Coaching. Competencies Knowledge of: HEALTH AND SAFETY FOR CHILDREN Skills and Proficiency in: Planning, project management, organization and time management Oral and written communication, including presentation and platform Collaboration, teamwork, consulting, facilitation, coaching and mentoring Computer systems and MS Office, including Word, Excel and Outlook Ability to: Perform at a high level of autonomy, with general supervision. Establish and maintain effective professional relationships with children, parents and co-workers of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of ethnic background, national origin, race, religion, gender and ability. Perform under strong demands in fast-paced, diverse, sometimes ambiguous environments. Commit to providing high customer satisfaction with positive service delivery results. Meet critical deadlines, while maintaining attention to detail, accuracy and quality. Handle highly stressful, sensitive situations; maintain confidentiality and professional boundaries. Demonstrate the behaviors of our CHS Common Bond Values. Be energetic, passionate and adaptable with a deep commitment to social service, empathy for children and families and a positive approach to embracing and managing change All applicants are subject to background screening through the Florida Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA). For more information, visit Together, good can be done. #J-18808-Ljbffr