Co-Teacher (3Wks PTO-$18.78 p/hr)

United Way Miami Inc•Miami, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

United Way Miami is hiring a Co-Teacher for a 10-month position aligned with the academic year, from August through May. The role works under the guidance of a Mentor Teacher and Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. The work address is the Center for Excellence in Early Education, 3250 SW 3 Ave., Miami, FL 33129. There may be an option to work during the summer camp program, depending on availability and interest. The Co-Teacher works collaboratively with teachers to implement reflective, developmentally appropriate curricula and classroom environments; observe and document children’s health, behavior, growth, and development; and use screening and assessment data to support each child’s learning. The role also partners with families through daily communication, home visits, conferences, and sharing resources. The Co-Teacher helps maintain a safe and organized environment, follows health and safety procedures, participates in training and team meetings, and maintains confidentiality and professional relationships.

Requirements

At least an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development.
Florida Department of Children and Families 45-hour training, as required by Florida, completed before hiring.
Knowledge of modern web browsers, intermediate Word, beginning Excel, and beginning Outlook.
Flexibility and understanding of Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, and Early Literacy strategies.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to supervise and interact with children outdoors and respond immediately and appropriately to multiple, unexpected situations or emergencies.
Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate energy level to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual ability.

Responsibilities

Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully with children; model appropriate behavior and expectations and use positive discipline.
Help implement reflective curricula, materials, activities, and learning environments that support children’s learning, independence, creativity, and diversity.
Assist with observations, documentation, and data gathering about each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development.
Assist in designing and implementing developmentally appropriate curricula and individualized education programs.
Collaborate with the lead teacher on classroom design and the reflective planning cycle, and partner with families in reflective planning.
Follow goals in a child’s IEP or IFSP and seek clarification when needed.
Acknowledge and respond professionally to parents and visitors; invite family input and communicate about children’s development and care.
Participate in home visits, conferences, events, and meetings; share resources with families and keep information confidential.
Share screening and assessment data with families and, with the teacher and Master Teacher, develop plans addressing children’s strengths, typical development, and needs.
Supervise children and follow health and safety rules, maintaining awareness of the number of children in the group.
Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible, and complete assigned paperwork.
Attend required meetings and training punctually and pursue ongoing professional growth.
Maintain cooperative, respectful working relationships; participate in Center events and teaching-team meetings and resolve conflicts professionally.
Inform the Director when caring for a child with a significant injury, responding to a parent’s concern, or recording an unusual incident; refer other decisions to the teacher.