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

United Way Miami Inc•Miami, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

United Way Miami is seeking an Infant Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment that supports the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children ages 0 to 36 months. The program provides comprehensive, high-quality early care and education to low-income families. The role is based at the Lotus Village Center in downtown Miami and is primarily scheduled Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The teacher develops and implements reflective curricula, activities, materials, and classroom environments in collaboration with the Director EHS-CCP Site and the assigned Infant Toddler Specialist. The role includes observing and documenting each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development; using observations and assessment data to individualize instruction; and partnering with families through ongoing communication, resources, conferences, and home visits. The teacher also collaborates with colleagues, mentors new teachers, maintains health and safety practices, and participates in professional development and required meetings.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
45 DCF hours.
Flexibility.
Knowledge of modern web browsers, beginning-level Word, and beginning-level Outlook.
Ability to understand concepts related to Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligences, 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 supervise and interact with children outdoors and respond immediately and appropriately to multiple situations or emergencies.

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, curiosity, questions, theories, and hypotheses.
Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations, using positive discipline techniques.
Support children and families with attentiveness, flexibility, and care, and help children build vocabulary through follow-up questions.
Collaborate with the Director EHS-CCP Site and Infant Toddler Specialist to design and implement reflective curriculum, materials, activities, and learning environments.
Observe, document, and gather data about each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development.
Use observations and assessment data to plan for and respond to individual children’s and the group’s needs, individualize instruction, and develop action plans when needed.
Create classroom environments that support small- and large-group interactions, social learning, and constructive play.
Analyze and interpret children’s learning processes and share insights with colleagues and children.
Follow a reflective planning cycle: observe and reflect; document and reflect; reflect, discuss, and plan; implement and reflect; and partner with families in reflective planning.
Acknowledge and respond to parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional manner.
Communicate with families daily, including through conferences, events, and meetings; share resources; and communicate about developmental screenings and assessments.
Schedule, develop plans for, and conduct home visits in collaboration with Family Engagement Staff.
Protect confidential information and share it only with pertinent staff.
Review overall summary scores, subscales, and individual items from screenings and assessments, and provide families with activities based on assessment results.
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 track of the number of children in the group at all times.
Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible; complete documentation for incidents and accidents.
Keep current with early childhood trends and research, demonstrate flexibility in childcare practices, and pursue ongoing professional growth.
Attend required meetings and trainings punctually.
Establish cooperative and respectful working relationships, maintain confidentiality, participate in classroom and Center events, and communicate and collaborate with the team.
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; interact with and supervise children outdoors; respond appropriately to situations or emergencies; communicate and document incidents and accidents; and maintain alertness and energy for essential job duties.