Florida International University’s Summer Academy (FIU Summer Academy), operated by the Center for Children and Families (CCF) at FIU, provides a 7-week, full-day school readiness summer camp for 40 children, ages 4 to 5, and their families. Eligible children are recruited from preschool programs in or around the Liberty City community and are receiving, or eligible to receive, services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for moderate-to-severe learning and/or behavioral needs. Services are provided at an early childhood center in Liberty City. Each classroom maintains a high staff to student ratio (1:3) and is led by a certified teacher and a team of highly trained paraprofessionals under the supervision of master’s and doctoral-level staff. Children participate in evidence-based program activities designed to maximize their successful entry into school by promoting, a) behavioral and social-emotional development, b) academic/early literacy skills, c) physical activity d) communication and adaptive development, and e) a positive attitude towards learning and school. Healthy meals, including breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided daily. Parent engagement is also a major aspect of the program and is facilitated through daily written feedback on each child’s progress and a weekly evidence-based School Readiness Parenting Program (SRPP). In the SRPP, parents learn specialized strategies to promote children’s behavioral and social-emotional functioning, early literacy skills, and positive approaches to learning.
Counselors will be responsible for assisting certified teachers and lead counselors in conducting all classroom activities and recreational activity components, including physical fitness activities, art, computer, recess, and supervising mealtimes. Counselors will attend weekly group supervision and with the Program Coordinator and Program Supervisor and will be responsible for entering behavioral data daily for assigned children.
Preference placed on individuals currently enrolled in college or university, with field experience working with children in school, after-school, or summer settings (Educational Requirement: High School Diploma, enrolled in college or university or recently graduated from university).
Job Category
Temporary
Desired Qualifications
Preference placed on individuals currently enrolled in college or university, with field experience working with children in school, after-school, or summer settings. (Educational Requirement: High School Diploma, enrolled in college or university or recently graduated from university).
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma with four (4) years of experience or two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience.
Work Schedule
Dates of Employment: June 7th – August 9th (9 weeks)
Daily Hour Requirement: 7:30am-5:00pm, with three 30 minute breaks, Monday – Friday
Advertised Salary
Hourly rate: $10.00
Pre-Employment Requirements
Clearance by The Department of Children & Families
Criminal Background Check
Fingerprinting Check
Temporary Disclosure
As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.
Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.
To apply for this job please visit www.fiu.edu.
