2021 FIU Summer Academy - Lead Counselor

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, behavioral specialist, 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.

Lead Counselors will work in a treatment team and will be responsible for preparing and implementing the social-emotional activities and behavior modification protocol, as well as assisting the certified teachers in executing activities in the program classroom. One lead counselor will be assigned to each classroom. They will also be responsible for coordinating all recreational activity components, including physical fitness activities, art, computer, recess, and supervising mealtimes. Lead Counselors will meet with participating families to provide brief feedback regarding child progress on a daily basis during program dismissals. Lead Counselors will attend both weekly group and individual supervision with the Program Coordinator and Program Supervisor and will be responsible for preparing and modifying daily report cards and individualized programs for assigned children.

Preference placed on individuals with field experience working with children in school, after-school, or summer settings (Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree).

Temporary

Preference placed on individuals with field experience working with children in school, after-school, or summer settings (Educational Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree).

High school diploma with four (4) years of experience or two (2) years of post-secondary education with one (1) year of experience.

Dates of Employment: June 7th – August 9th (9 weeks)

Daily Hour Requirement: 7:00am-6:00pm, Monday - Friday

Summer Salary: $6,156.00

• Clearance by The Department of Children & Families
• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check

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.

Prospective Employee

If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process.

In order to be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position, be in good performance standing, and have been continuously employed at the University for at least six months.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

• This posting will close at 12 am of the close date.