Teacher's Aide

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY: The Teacher’s Aide is responsible for performing instructional and participatory work in planning, executing and directing assigned educational activities and programs at Camp B.R.A.V.E.R.Y. Juvenile Crime Prevention Program; ensuring all aspects of the subjects are properly taught, accurate accountability of all children’s test results, student participation in every task, and overall classroom management; executing educational and cultural programs; scheduling instructional activities; assisting the Certified Teacher through oversight of educational program components; and performing instructional administration functions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in planning, organizing, teaching and leading various age and ability individuals and groups in general and specialized educational instruction and activities that may include arts and crafts, math, reading, science, writing, music, drama and Teen Outreach Program.
• Enforces safety policies and procedures.
• Assists in the rendering of first aid in cases of minor injuries.
• Oversees all aspects of their class and/or group throughout the assigned time to include educational, recreational, cultural, and any program field trips.
• Maintains records and prepares reports as directed.
• Serves as the stronghold assistant to the Certified Teacher, Site Leader, Case Manager and any pertinent supervisor serving in the role of program oversight.
• Performs other related duties as assigned by management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• This job has no supervisory responsibilities.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• High school diploma or general education degree (GED), or at least 6 months’ experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience in similar environment.
• Certificates, licenses and registrations required:
  1. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
  2. Must be able to pass a Level 2 ACHA background screening.
• Computer skills required:
  1. Development Software; Microsoft Office Suite
• Other skills required:
  1. Previous experience in a similar environment preferred.
  2. Knowledge and understanding of the interests and characteristics of various age groups, and the ability to apply this knowledge in supervision of and participation in activities.
  3. Knowledge of the principles, practices and techniques of public educational and recreational activities and programs, and of major instructional procedures, rules and regulations.
     1. Knowledge of basic safety and first aid procedures.
     2. Ability to fully administer and teach the assigned curriculum.
     3. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
     4. Ability to keep records and prepare reports.
     5. Ability to organize and actively participate in various indoor and outdoor educational and recreational activities.
     6. Ability to serve the public and fellow employees with honesty and integrity in full accord with the letter and spirit of Broward County's Ethics and Conflict of Interest policies.
     7. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the general public, co-workers, elected and appointed officials and members of diverse cultural and linguistic backgrounds regardless of race, religion, age, sex, disability or political affiliation.