Early Childhood Lead Teacher (5 Wks PTO)

United Way Worldwide • Miami, FL

89d • $41,209 - $48,619

About The Position

United Way Miami is hiring an Early Childhood Lead Teacher to join our team. As an Early Childhood Lead Teacher, the ideal candidate provides a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. In collaboration with the Demonstration School director and the lead teacher, design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines and key elements established by UWM and NAEYC.

Requirements

• A minimum of a bachelor's degree or equivalent in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education.
• Infant/Toddler CDA.
• 45 DCF hours/15 in-service hours per year.
• Bilingual preferred.
• Knowledge of modern web browsers, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Outlook.
• Flexibility and understanding of concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Reflective Supervision.

Responsibilities

• Provide experiences that build on children's prior experiences by drawing on children's curiosity and encouraging children to come up with their questions, theories, and hypotheses.
• Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations.
• Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families.
• Practice positive discipline techniques.
• Capitalize on opportunities to help children build vocabulary by asking follow-up questions.
• Design and implement a reflective curriculum, materials, experiences, and environments daily that support a child's learning.
• Observe, document, and gather data on each child's development.
• Plan and respond to the individual needs of the children and the group based on observations.
• Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Design a thoughtful classroom environment to optimize interactions and learning.
• Analyze and interpret the learning process and share insights with colleagues and children.
• Serve as a mentor for teachers of other programs.
• Communicate daily with families, including conferences, events, and meetings.
• Schedule and conduct home visits in collaboration with Family Engagement Staff.
• Use data to individualize instructions and create action plans.
• Engage parents in ongoing communication about their child's development screenings and assessments.
• Lead the team in developing classroom goals and action plans.
• Supervise children, ensuring safety and health rules are followed.
• Maintain a safe and healthy classroom environment.
• Keep abreast of the latest trends and research in the early childhood field.
• Participate in classroom and Center events.

Benefits

• Paid Winter recess (two-week period) and Spring recess (one-week period)
• 10 Vacation Days Paid
• 12 Days Holidays Paid
• 12 PTO Days Paid
• Competitive Health Benefits Package
• Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
• Short Term Disability at NO COST
• Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care
• Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
• Free Monthly Transit Card

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree