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Town of Bay Harbor Islands, Florida · 19 hours ago

Youth Program Aide (Teacher's Assistant)

Bay Harbor Islands, FL

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

2+ years exp

The Town of Bay Harbor Islands is seeking a Youth Program Aide (Teacher's Assistant) to assist with various youth educational programs and ensure the safety and security of children in the After-School program. The role includes preparing engaging lesson plans, supervising activities, and providing support to teachers and students.

GovernmentNon ProfitTourism

Responsibilities

Ensures the safety and security of all children enrolled in recreation center programs

Create a safe learning environment

Serves as a positive role model and mentor for children enrolled in recreation center programs

Communicates with parents in a positive manner

Takes and records attendance

Maintains facilities in a clean and safe state

Arranges chairs, tables, and / or equipment in designated areas for scheduled activities

Receives, stores, inspects, organizes, and issues equipment and supplies

Takes children from classrooms to activities and the parent pick-up area in a calm and orderly manner

Participates in sports activities with children including basketball, football, volleyball, and soccer

Assists children in the Afterschool program with Tutoring and homework

Assists with the supervision of campers during camp program activities

Provides first aid assistance to program participants in cases of minor injuries; reports accidents and incidents to the appropriate parties as soon as possible after the occurrence

Performs other duties as required or as assigned

Qualification

First Aid CertificationCPR CertificationAED CertificationTeaching CertificationCommunity Recreation ExperienceDaycare ExperienceEducational Programming KnowledgeMicrosoft Office SkillsPublic Interaction SkillsEffective CommunicationOrganizational Skills

Required

Must be a minimum age of 18 years old

Have obtained a high school diploma or GED

Supplemented by two or more years' experience working with children

Equivalent combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience

Must have or be able to obtain First Aid, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), and Automated External Defibrillator (AED) certification

May be required to have and maintain a valid Florida state driver's license

Must be able to work Monday through Friday; 1:00PM - 6:00PM

Must be flexible for Town observed holidays and Miami-Dade County Public School scheduled development days and Teacher's Planning Days

Must be able to work during required extended hours as needed

Knowledge of the principles, objectives, facilities, and equipment needed to conduct specific recreational, educational, and sports activities

Skill in working independently and following through with assignments with minimal direction

Skill in the use of or ability to learn to use Microsoft Office products (Word, Outlook, Excel, and PowerPoint) and applicable department / organizational software

Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing

Ability to relate academic competence in children

Ability to deal effectively with the public

Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work

Ability to follow oral and written instructions

Ability to organize work for timely completion

Ability to regularly attend work and arrive punctually for designated work schedule

Ability to work a flexible schedule; days, nights, and weekends regularly

Ability to pass the required background check and drug screening