Salary: $14.02 Hourly
Location : Miramar, FL
Job Type: Paraprofessional
Job Number: 1127
Department: SOCIAL SERVICES
Opening Date: 06/29/2023
Closing Date: 7/13/2023 12:00 AM Eastern
**INTERNAL APPLICANTS PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS POSITION IS PART-TIME**
Schedule: Monday – Friday ( Between 7am and 6pm) ( Up to 30 hours per week)
GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB
Provide children with a safe and positive developmentally appropriate environment. Collaborate with Instructors to develop program activities and lesson plans to support the developmental and cognitive growth of children at the childcare center. Under the Instructor’s direction and guidance, provide instructional reinforcement for children. Provide support and assistance to Instructors. Supervise children and facilitate in their learning experiences. Observe behavior and report findings to the appropriate instructional and/or administrative personnel. Assist with the maintenance, cleaning and upkeep of the childcare facility.
Position Duties and Responsibilities
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Essential Job Functions:
- Maintains job related certifications in accordance with Broward County Child Care Licensing Standards to work in a child care facility.
- Provide care and support to children from various ages infant through 5th grade. Responsible for the health, safety and personal welfare of assigned children.
- Maintain high moral standards; be well disposed around children.
- Assists with the classroom preparation for the day.
- Assists in implementation of various programs and activities for children.
- Assists Instructors in developing curriculum and activities.
- Assist in the implementation of special events for the program.
- Assists in preparation of all necessary materials for the program.
- Assist in chaperoning children during field trips and events.
Additional Job Functions:
- Basic office functions such as answering phones, typing and basic clerical tasks.
- Performs related work as required.
- The duties listed above are not all inclusive of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Position Requirements/Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS/QUALIFICATIONS
- Required minimum age of 18 years.
- High School Diploma or a Certificate of High School Equivalency.
- Ability to successfully pass background screening through Broward County Child Care Licensing and Enforcement Section, as required by Section 435, Florida Statutes.
- Must have good moral character and ability to pass a Clearinghouse Level 2 Background Check.
- Must be able to successfully pass a Physician’s statement of good health for Childcare Center personnel. The individual must be physically qualified to care for children, be free of all communicable diseases and free of any behavior that may be injurious to children.
- Completion of the Introductory Child Care Training (40 hours) as documented on the Department of Children and Families Child Care Training Transcript.
- Begin the “Introductory Child Care” Training (40 hours) within 90 days of employment start date with successful completion within six (6) months of employment start date; or proof of prior completion as documented on the Department of Children and Families Child Care Training Transcript.
- Successful completion of the “Early Literacy and Language Development” Training (5 hours) within six (6) months of employment; or proof of prior completion as documented on the Department of Children and Families Child Care Training Transcript.
- Successful obtainment of Child First Aid and CPR certification within 90 days of hire.
- Effective command of English language.
(Supporting documents must be attached with application)
**It is the responsibility of the candidate to maintain their licenses and/or certifications as a job requirement.**
Emergency Management Responsibilities
Note: During emergency conditions, all City of Miramar employees are automatically considered emergency service workers. City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned
This position is Part-time and provides the following benefits:
Health Plan
The City currently provides medical coverage through Aetna.
Permanent part-time employees have the option of electing coverage from two plans: Health Network Only Plan (HMO) and the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP)
The City also offers Dental coverage through Delta Dental.
Vacation
Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn vacation after the completion of one year of continuous service.
Sick Leave
Permanent part-time employees have the opportunity to earn sick leave after the completion of one year of continuous service.
457(b) Plan (Deferred Compensation Plan)
Employees can elect to participate in this Plan, which enables the employee the option of deferring compensation on a pretax basis, not to exceed the applicable limits established by the IRC.
Additional Benefits:
- Direct Deposit
- Life Insurance
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Are you presently a City of Miramar employee?
- Yes
- No
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Do you possess a valid State of Florida driver’s license?
- Yes
- No
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Do you live in the City of Miramar?
- Yes
- No
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Please indicate which best describes your highest level of completed education.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Associates Degree
- Bachelors Degree
- Masters Degree or above
- None of the above
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Do you possess a certification in Child First Aid and CPR?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “yes” to #5, please upload your certificate with your online application.Please confirm your certificate is/will be attached, if applicable.
- Yes
- No
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Have you ever registered for Early Childhood training through the Department of Children and Families (DCF)?
- Yes
- No
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Have you completed your 45 hours of mandated DCF training?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered no, to question #8, are you willing to obtain the mandatory DCF training?
- Yes
- No
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Have you successfully completed the Introductory Child Care Training (40 hours) as documented on the Department of Children and Families Child Care Training Transcript?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “no” to #10, please acknowledge you understand the “Introductory Child Care” Training (40 hours) must be initiated within 90 days of hire date and successfully completed within the first six (6) months of employment.
- Yes
- No
12
Have you successfully completed Early Literacy and Language Development (5 hours) by the Department of Children and Families Child Care Training?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “no” to #12, please acknowledge you understand the “Early Literacy and Language Development” Training (5 hours) must be successfully completed within the first six (6) months of employment.
- Yes
- No
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Please indicate your level of experience working with children in a childcare setting; or any equivalent combination of training and experience.(Please ensure your application contains information regarding this experience)
- No Experience
- Less than 1 year
- 1 – 2 years
- 2 – 4 years
- 4 – 6 years
- 6+ years
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Do you meet the required minimum age of 18 years?
- Yes
- No
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Are you bilingual?
- Yes
- No
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If you answered “yes” to the previous question, please indicate the additional language(s) you speak. (Please type N/A if this does not apply)
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Why are you interested in a position as an Early Childhood Aide II?
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Please consent to the following statement: I have reviewed and attached all supporting documents (license, certification etc.) required for this position.
- Yes
- No
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City of Miramar employees are subject to being called to work in the event of a disaster, such as a hurricane, or other emergency situation and are expected to perform emergency service duties, as assigned. Are you able to be on call for any emergency situation and to perform emergency service duties assigned?
- Yes
- No
Required Question