June 28, 2023

Family Expo is Back! Help Us Spread the Word

The Children’s Trust Family Expo events are approaching July 22, 29 and August 5. Linked below is the Family Expo partner toolkit which has assets in English, Spanish, and Haitian Creole, to make it easy for you to share information about the Family Expo. 

Miami Times and The Children's Trust Looking for Incredible Children!

The Miami Times, in partnership with The Children's Trust, is excited to announce our second annual

Incredible Kids Contest. This contest showcases the exceptional achievements and inspiring stories of

outstanding young individuals in our community.

The Children's Trust recognizes your vital role in identifying extraordinary children. Your firsthand experience and close connection to local youth enable you to understand their tremendous impact on their peers and the community.

We invite you to participate by nominating a special child (ages 6-14) who embodies the spirit of the Incredible Kids Contest. This is an opportunity to shine a spotlight on the remarkable achievements of a young individual from your program!

To nominate a child, please fill out the online form below by June 29.

UM Team COACH Monthly Communities of Practice Paused in July

UM Team COACH's monthly communities of practice will be paused for the month of July and will resume in August.

However, providers can still take the online courses below:

NEW! Online Course in Trust Academy

Helping Caregivers Overcome Depression in Parenting Programs

Support for All Providers

Online Courses

1. Identifying your Strengths and Boosting your Well-being

2. Defining Your Problems and Enhancing Your Perspective-Taking Skills

3. Your Guided Path to Generating, Evaluating, Implementing and Troubleshooting Solutions

4. Developing Your Guided Path to Wellness: Thoughts, Feelings, and Behavior.

Project RISE's Upcoming Virtual Training and Open House for Providers

Differentiated Literacy Instruction Training 

August 9, from 1 p.m.- 3 p.m. Attention Certified Teachers! Learn how to use data from the ORF and Maze assessments to identify struggling readers and to develop reading intervention plans unique to each student. Attendees will also learn how to create a plan of action to differentiate reading instruction.

Questions or concerns? We're here to work with you and can set up time for one-on-one support.

This event will take place on June 15, from 1 p.m.-2:30 p.m.

If you are interested in attending, please email joshua.lazarus@nova.edu with your name, email address you would like the Zoom link sent to, and the name of your organization.

Hundreds of kids and teens in Miami-Dade and Monroe counties are in need of safe, loving homes through no fault of their own due to abuse, neglect and/or abandonment. Citrus Family Care Network is looking for people who want to change the life of a child. Open your home and your heart, "Become a Foster Parent."



For more information call 1.855.786.KIDS (5437), or Kimberly Lopez at 786.562.8758, email klopez@citrusfcn.com, or visit:

The Children's Trust is proud of the hundreds of organizations, businesses and entities that make up our Provider Network. To that end, we will be periodically highlighting them in a section of our Weekly Provider Bulletin simply named Provider Spotlight. See the impact of the work of your fellow providers and to submit an organization for consideration, nominate them in the Provider Bulletin form, with the following information: Name, Services Provided, With Trust Since, Website/Contact Information, Communities Served, and Number of Sites.

Learn more about The Trust's providers in our special weekly social media posts entitled Trust Tuesday (#TrustTuesday)

Centro Mater Child Care Services

Centro Mater Child Care Services is a nonprofit organization that was founded on the belief that love for children brings hope for the future. Andrea, Sebastian, Veronica, and Camillo are participants in Centro Mater's 2023 summer program. This 10-week experience is designed to cater to the needs of predominantly low-income families who face the challenge of affording child care.

As their parents tirelessly strive for financial independence, Centro Mater becomes a sanctuary, offering a safe haven where their children can thrive and enjoy the summer break. Their time there is filled with joy, laughter, and cherished memories. Sebastian, 11, shares that his favorite aspect of the program is the connection he forges with art and music, allowing him to express himself fully. But above all, he cherishes the friendships he's cultivated while at the camp and everything else Centro Mater has to offer. Stories such as these, as Centro Mater believes, remind us that "love for children brings hope for the future". #TrustTuesday

Learn more by visiting: www.centromater.com

Cutler Bay mini-grants available*

The Town of Cutler Bay established the Community Fund to improve the Town’s resident’s quality of life of the through various ways and to create supportive partnerships with local nonprofit organizations that help, support, and serve our community. Grant awards: $500 - $2,500 Priority areas: education, environment, culture, social services, and other philanthropic activities Grant Cycle Deadline: Sept. 15, 2023 

Live Virtual Training from Advocacy Network on Disabilities *

Wednesday July 26th, 10:00-11:30 a.m. 

An Administrators Overview of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Join us via Zoom on the 33rd anniversary of the ADA! Are you an Administrator, site director, or the person responsible for your organization meeting its legal obligations under the ADA? We will review enrollment eligibility, reasonable accommodations, policies and procedures, and more.

To register visit https://collabornation.net/login 

or go to https://trustcentral.org and click on the Trust Academy link.

Leadership Academy 2023-24: Applications Open Through July 12 *

Are you ready to take your leadership skills to the next level? Join Leadership Academy, 9-month program that includes live subject matter expert designed sessions and peer groups! The Academy is a professional development program for supervisory level leaders to move to the next level of personal and professional growth. Applications are open through July 12, 2023.

NAMI C.A.R.E.S Minority Mental Health Resource Fairs *

Join us in July to learn more about NAMI Miami-Dade and connect with other local community resources. We will be hosting two resource fairs on July 1st at South Dade Regional Branch Library and on July 29th at North Dade Regional Branch Library. Come participate in NAMI's FREE programming and connect with other community partners as we focus on centering our mental wellness and healing. 

Change the Life of a Child in Foster Care; Serve on Citizen Review Panel

Florida Foster Care Review, which advances the safety, stability and success of abused and neglected children, youth and young adults by connecting them to essential services, healthy relationships and forever families, seeks caring community members to volunteer one (1) weekday a month for a minimum of one (1) year to serve on its Citizen Review Panel (CRP); volunteers must be at least 25 years old. The CRP conducts reviews over Zoom of active, judge-referred child welfare court cases.

Degrees to Dollars: Turning Education to Equity Virtual Workshop

Join the Women’s Fund virtually via Zoom Webinar on Thursday, July 6, from 9-10 a.m. for an enlightening discussion to address this issue through shared experiences, data analysis, and academic insights. The workshop will explore the systemic factors contributing to this gap and explore strategies for eliminating this disparity. RSVP below:

FREE Virtual Coding Program for High School Participants

Have high school upperclassmen who are interested in coding among your program participants? America On Tech's TECH360 Summer Bootcamp is an intensive, 3-week program for rising 11th & 12th grade students to learn how to code through web design & development. Students will learn industry-aligned technical & professional skills, gaining knowledge of key coding languages & frameworks including HTML, CSS, & Bootstrap. Program stipend: $500. Applications are being accepted for for Cycle 2 (July 25 - August 10), to your participants apply click link below:

Available Positions at The Children's Trust *

Research & Evaluation Analyst (Early Childhood and/or Family Support Services) - $55,968-58,468 Annual

The Research and Evaluation Analyst is a critical member of both cross- and inter-departmental teams at The Children’s Trust who engages in proactive problem-solving and critical thinking/analysis related to the design and effectiveness of various child, youth and family services. Primary responsibilities include: contributing to effective program and systems designs for The Children’s Trust’s priority investments in child, youth and family services; designing and maintaining sound data collection tools and systems to capture meaningful program, operational and community data in a user-friendly, accessible manner; and analyzing and making meaning from available data to tell our stories using compelling visualizations and reports, with an intentional focus on the specific audience and purpose of the message.

Program Manager - $55,968 Annual

The position manages the full life cycle of assigned funded program(s) and services located throughout Miami-Dade County. This person requires occasional non-traditional work hours (weekends and evenings) and reliable transportation.

This professional position will support the Programs Management Team in implementing strategies that foster collaboration among internal and external stakeholders to ensure services are delivered in accordance with The Children’s Trust standards and latest evidence-based practices. S/he is responsible for utilizing change management, knowledge, skills, and behaviors to promote continuous quality improvement throughout the assigned contracts and projects. This person will be assigned a caseload of contracts and may serve as initiative/project lead. The attached exhibits include additional responsibilities for the Program Manager leading our Metrics and PPD efforts. Experience working with System-Involved Youth or implementing similar programming is strongly preferred. 

Research Business Analyst (Youth Program Evaluation & Analysis) - $74,017 Annual

The Research Business Analyst, working closely with the Director of Research and Evaluation and the Chief of Research, Evaluation and Strategic Planning, serves as a functional business lead in the team who is responsible for providing guidance that supports Research and Evaluation Analysts to more efficiently navigate technical and business process needs; planning and overseeing departmental and cross-departmental projects to ensure they are completed in a high-quality, timely fashion; and contributing to a culture of exceptional internal and external customer service from the research department. 

Miami Dade County Public Schools Department of Exceptional Student Education *

Immediate part-time and full-time openings for school psychologists, with increased hourly rate for summer employment. Applicants must have experience working with children and possess either a current certificate in school psychology from the Florida Department of Education or be licensed as a psychologist through the Florida Department of Health. Candidates should send a cover letter, résumé and copy of their state certificate or license.

Available Positions at United Way of Miami *

Join the United Way Miami team in the fight for a stronger Miami! The following positions are available: ($1,000 Hiring Bonus for Teaching Positions): Infant Toddler Teacher (various sites), Co-Teacher 12 Month, Lead Teacher 12 Month (multiple positions)

Available Clerical Position at Miami-Dade County Public Schools ESE Department *

Full-time position to provide varied secretarial, accounting and organizational work. Provide services for administrators and schools that is necessary for the operation of organization. Employee should be organized, self-directed, display independent initiative and judgement as it relates to job assignments. Qualifications: High School Diploma

Hope for Miami Needs Summer Camp Instructor

Hope for Miami is hiring summer camp teacher aides for students with disabilities (K-5th grade) at two of their sites: Great Heights, 9280 Hammocks Blvd #103, Miami, FL 33196; and Great Heights South, 17200 SW 137th Ave, Miami, FL 33177. Activities include STEAM, field trips, reading instruction and much more! Please send your resume to email below if you would like to apply.

Miami Music Project Hiring Director of Development

Miami Music Project is looking for a high-impact leader and cultural influencer for the Director of Development position. The Director of Development has overall responsibility for achieving the organization’s fundraising goals, maintaining and deepening Miami Music Project’s authentic relationships and reputation in ways that reflect and are aligned with our organizational values. Full job description and instructions to apply are below:

Amigos for Kids Looking for a Development Officer

Amigos For Kids, a Miami-based nonprofit dedicated to the prevention of child abuse and neglect by valuing children, strengthening families and educating communities is seeking a Development Officer to work with the CEO to help elevate and grow the organization's donor base. Duties include database management, stewardship management, generating and closing prospects, and developing external facing solicitations to build the individual donor pipeline. Apply below:

Preschool Teachers Needed at Thy Kingdom Kids Learning Academy

Two full-time positions, from 8 a.m-5 p.m., needed at Thy Kingdom Kids Learning Academy. Seeking reliable staff that has great communication skills and willing to learn. Must have a passion for children. If you don’t already have must be willing to get 45 hours & CDA. Call 786.534.7073 or email below for more information:

Available Positions at Our Little Ones Learning Center

Head Start Health/Nutrition Coordinator

The Health/Nutrition coordinator is responsible for health and safety related services for all children, parents and staff in the Head Start program. The position will determine each child's health status at the beginning of the year, and ongoing; assist parents in obtaining a source of ongoing health care, if necessary; and advise them of info regarding utilization of community resources and referrals for children and families medical needs.

Head Start Social Worker

The Head Start social worker is responsible for a variety of tasks including but not limited to interviewing clients, reviewing and maintaining records, preparing activity reports, follow up, and maintaining contact with families. Individuals in this positions make home visits to Head Start families for the purpose of assisting them with social service needs, including those related to Head Start children.

Manager of Operations

Our Little Ones Learning Center is actively seeking a qualified Preschool Operations Manager to oversee daily operations and administration of the Preschool & Head Start program. The candidate to be experienced in the field of Early Childhood Development and Lead Management of the school. Responsibilities include recruitment of staff, property maintenance, marketing and communication, financial management, and communication with role players. 

Available Positions at Breakthrough Miami

Development Director

The Development Director will support the advancement functions of the organization, including building, cultivating, soliciting and stewarding a portfolio of donors for annual and multi-year gifts. The Director will focus on growing corporate giving. Responsibilities will include direct fundraising, fundraising activities coordination, stewardship and advancement-related administrative support in order to strengthen our work with donors and partners, thereby advancing mission, programs and impact. 

The successful candidate will be authentically committed to mission, and be a strategic, flexible, and positive thinker responsible for direct fundraising.

Assistant Site Director

The Assistant Site Director (ASD) is responsible for the efficient and effective delivery of programs and services that most directly affect Breakthrough Miami Scholars and families. An ASD oversees campus or site logistics, unpaid student volunteers and some stipended positions, such as Teaching Fellows. As an ambassador of the program, the ASD builds supportive relationships with students, parents, schools, the community and other stakeholders to ensure the academic and socio-enrichment success of all Breakthrough Scholars.  

The individual in this role is organized, self-motivated and collaborative, with strong communication skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.

Site Director

The Site Director manages the staff and day-to-day operations of the school-year and summer programs at one of Breakthrough Miami’s six host school sites. This position is responsible for ensuring all program operations are aligned with Breakthrough Miami’s vision, mission and goals; and for continuously improving educational enrichment and operational processes.

The individual in this role is able to operate effectively in diverse environments, achieve outcomes in a flexible, fast-paced environment, lead change and inspire others to action, and communicate consistently and effectively.

Summer Instructional Coaches

Summer Instructional Coaches (ICs) are experienced and successful professional educators who provide content-specific support for BTM Teaching Fellows throughout the summer and engage fully in the BTM community. ICs dictate the level of academic rigor during Breakthrough Miami’s summer program through their interactions with Teaching Fellows. They effectively communicate content specifics to Teaching Fellows, guide Fellows through effective planning and execution, and hold both Fellows and students to the highest standards. ICs are expected to lead department meetings, visit Fellows’ classes at least twice a week, evaluate lesson plans and curriculum overviews, and meet individually with Fellows regarding their ongoing work. Since ICs are the only professional teachers on-site, they are accountable for the quality of instruction students receive, and are responsible for supporting BTM Teaching Fellows through their teaching experiences. This role starts on June 10, 2023, and ends on August 4, 2023.

The individuals in this role must have a State of Florida Teaching Certificate or equivalent; an outstanding track record as a professional classroom teacher; exceptional interpersonal skills; the ability to deliver positive, constructive and honest feedback; and creativity, energy and commitment to excellence.

Summer Site Coordinators

Summer Site Coordinators (SSCs) are critical members of the summer administrative team and help ensure the smooth and safe operations of the Summer Institute at their assigned site. SSCs train, coordinate and oversee volunteers; supervise the summer food service program for Scholars and staff; order and keep an inventory of program supplies; coordinate general office administration; manage the Scholar drop-off and pick-up process; and assist with the execution of special events. This position starts on June 10, 2023 and ends on August 4, 2023.

The individuals in this role must have a strong academic record with a minimum of two years of college completion; and excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.

Summer Assistant Site Directors

Summer Assistant Site Directors (SASDs) work collaboratively with full-time directors at their assigned site to ensure a successful Summer Institute; and work closely with Scholars and their families, as well as Teaching Fellows to ensure their needs are met. This position starts on June 10, 2023, and ends on August 4, 2023.

The individuals in this role must have a bachelor’s degree; a high degree of flexibility in order to multitask between projects; exceptional interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively in many different environments with people from diverse backgrounds; comfort and confidence in working with children and adults; and creativity, energy, and a commitment to excellence.

For more detailed information on any of the job listed for Breakthrough Miami, please visit the Breakthrough Miami Careers page.  

HOW TO APPLY: Please send a cover letter and resume to the attention of Nicole Gray, Business Manager at careers@breakthroughmiami.org.