Current Employees: If you are a current Staff, Faculty or Temporary employee at the University of Miami, please click here (https://www.myworkday.com/umiami/d/task/1422$7248.htmld) to log in to Workday to use the internal application process. To learn how to apply for a faculty or staff position using the Career worklet, please review this tip sheet (https://my.it.miami.edu/wda/erpsec/tipsheets/ER\_eRecruiting\_ApplyforaJob.pdf) . The Senior Classroom Assistant assists teachers in completing assigned responsibilities for instruction, planning, organization, activity implementation, evaluation, childcare, and record maintenance. CORE JOB FUNCTIONS + Assists the teacher with disciplining children and recommends or initiates other measures to control behavior, such as picking up toys and books. + Assists with classroom and group activities. + Participates in development of curriculum and related materials used in the classroom. + Supports children’s emotional and social development and encourages understanding of others and positive self-concepts. + Identifies signs of emotional or developmental problems in children. + Maintains a safe and stimulating classroom. + Sanitizes toys, equipment, and materials. + Attends and participates in in-service training activities. + Participates in classroom meetings and contributes relevant information. + Participates in applied research and curricula task force programs. + Cooperates with classroom teachers and other assistants. + Supervises student trainees and volunteers in the classroom. + Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets. This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Education: High school diploma or equivalent Experience: Minimum 3 years of relevant experience. Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered. The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here (https://www.hr.miami.edu/careers/eo-ada/index.html) for additional information. Job Status: Full time Employee Type: Staff Pay Grade: A2