Infant Toddler Teacher-Downtown (Part Time-$15.66 hr)
About The Position
United Way Miami is looking for an Infant Toddler Teacher who will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development for children 0 to 36 months. The focus of our work is to provide comprehensive high-quality early care and education to low-income families living in the Miami Gardens area. The ideal candidate understands concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Reflective Supervision. UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- 45 DCF hours
- Flexibility
- Understanding concepts of diversity and inclusion
- Good communication skills
- Working in a team environment
- Sensitivity to the needs of others
Nice To Haves
- Understanding concepts around Visible Thinking
- Understanding concepts around Multiple Intelligence
- Understanding concepts around Dual Language
- Understanding concepts around Inclusion
- Understanding concepts around Early Literacy strategies
- Understanding concepts around Reflective Supervision
Responsibilities
- Complete daily observations of children and create daily experience plans that build on children’s prior experiences.
- Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations.
- Capitalize on opportunities to help children build vocabulary, by asking the children a series of follow-up questions to get a deeper understanding from the children.
- In collaboration with others in the program, make decisions daily on materials, activities, and environments that provide a balance that supports the child’s learning.
- Responsible for the observation, and documentation of each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development.
- Supervise children, following all safety and health rules for the eight children in the classroom.
- Keep the environment safe, clean and organized, and accessible to children.
- Complete appropriate documentation to report incidents and accidents.
Benefits
- 401k employer match up to 3% plus 3% safe harbor contribution
- Free monthly pass for Transit and parking
- Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Training & Development opportunities
- Two weeks Winter Recess (after 1 year of employment)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
