Infant Toddler Teacher-Miami Gardens (Part Time-$16.13 p/hr)

United Way Miami Inc•Miami Gardens, FL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

United Way Miami is seeking a part-time Infant Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. In collaboration with the Director of EHS-CCP Site, the teacher designs and implements developmentally appropriate curriculum in line with UWM guidelines, the EHS-CCP grant, and Head Start Performance Standards. The role includes observing and documenting children’s health, behavior, growth, and development; using observations and assessment data to individualize learning; and partnering with families to support children’s development. The teacher also collaborates with teaching colleagues, supports classroom operations and safety, and contributes to a reflective, culturally sensitive learning environment. The position is based at Carol City Center in Miami Gardens, Florida. The primarily scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The salary is $16.13 per hour.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Completion of the Florida Department of Children and Family 45-hour child care training requirement.
Knowledge of modern web browsers and beginning-level Word and Outlook.
Flexibility and understanding of Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Reflective Supervision.
Ability to demonstrate a full range of motion and lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to maintain mental and physical alertness and appropriate energy to perform essential job requirements.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience working with young children in an early childhood education setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide experiences that build on children’s prior experiences, encourage curiosity, and support children in developing their own questions, theories, and hypotheses.
Model appropriate behavior and expectations, use positive discipline, and respond attentively and flexibly to children and families.
Support children’s vocabulary development through follow-up questions and conversations.
Collaborate with the Director of EHS-CCP Site and assigned Infant Toddler Specialist to design and implement reflective curriculum, materials, activities, and learning environments.
Observe and document each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development, and use the information to respond to individual and group needs.
Create classroom environments that support small- and large-group interactions, social learning, and constructive play.
Analyze and interpret children’s learning and share insights with colleagues and children.
Follow a reflective planning cycle involving observation, documentation, discussion, planning, implementation, and family partnership.
Acknowledge and respond to parents and visitors professionally; communicate regularly with families, share resources, and conduct conferences, events, meetings, and home visits in collaboration with Family Engagement Staff.
Maintain confidentiality and communicate with families about developmental screenings and assessments.
Use data and assessment results to individualize instruction, develop action plans when needed, and suggest activities that support children’s development.
Collaborate with the other classroom teacher to develop classroom goals and experience plans, complete daily responsibilities, and share classroom jobs.
Implement reflective supervision with the teaching team and mentor new teachers in effective teaching strategies.
Supervise children and follow health and safety rules, keeping an accurate count of children in the group.
Maintain a safe, organized, and accessible environment and complete documentation of incidents and accidents.
Keep current with early childhood trends and research, pursue professional growth, attend required meetings and trainings punctually, and participate in classroom and Center events.
Maintain cooperative and respectful teamwork, communicate and collaborate, and protect the confidentiality of children and families.
Inform the Site Director when taking action involving a child with a significant injury, a parent concern, a neglect or abuse complaint, or an unusual incident.
Follow state, federal, and UWM guidelines; supervise and interact with children outdoors; respond appropriately to emergencies and communicate and document incidents.