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

United Way Miami•Miami, FL

23h•Onsite

About The Position

United Way Miami is seeking a part-time Infant Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment that encourages the social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development of children ages 0 to 36 months. The role focuses on providing comprehensive, high-quality early care and education for low-income families. The position is based at Lotus Village Center, 217 NW 15th Street, Miami, Florida 33136, in the Downtown Miami area. The stated schedule is primarily Monday through Friday, 12:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., and the salary is $16.13 per hour. The teacher supports children’s learning through reflective curriculum planning, responsive interactions, observation and documentation, and thoughtful classroom environments. The role includes partnering with families, sharing and using developmental assessment data, collaborating with teaching colleagues and program specialists, and maintaining children’s safety, health, confidentiality, and well-being. The teacher is also expected to participate in professional development, meetings, trainings, and center events.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED and 45 DCF hours.
Knowledge of modern web browsers, Beginning Word, and Beginning Outlook.
Flexibility.
Ability to understand concepts related to Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligences, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Reflective Supervision.
Ability to lift up to 40 pounds, demonstrate a full range of motion, and maintain the alertness and energy needed 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 techniques, and respond attentively and flexibly to children and families.
Support children’s vocabulary development through follow-up questions that deepen understanding.
Collaborate with the Director EHS-CCP Site and assigned Infant Toddler Specialist to design and implement reflective curriculum, materials, activities, and environments.
Observe and document each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development; use observations to plan for individual children and the group.
Design classroom environments that support small- and large-group interactions, social learning, and constructive play.
Analyze and interpret learning and share findings with colleagues and children.
Follow a reflective planning cycle that includes observing, documenting, discussing, planning, implementing, and reflecting, and partner with families in reflective planning.
Acknowledge parents and visitors courteously and professionally; communicate with families about conferences, events, meetings, developmental screenings, and assessments.
Share resources and developmentally appropriate activities with parents, and collaborate with Family Engagement Staff to schedule and conduct home visits.
Maintain confidentiality and share information only with pertinent staff.
Use screening and assessment data to individualize instruction, create action plans as needed, and communicate results and suggested activities to families.
Review overall summary scores, subscales, and individual items from screenings and assessments.
Collaborate with the other classroom teacher to develop classroom goals and experience plans, share daily responsibilities, and implement reflective supervision.
Mentor new teachers in effective teaching strategies.
Supervise children, follow health and safety rules, and know the number of children in the group at all times.
Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible; complete documentation for incidents and accidents.
Keep up with early-childhood trends and research, pursue ongoing professional growth, and attend required meetings and trainings punctually.
Establish cooperative and respectful working relationships, maintain confidentiality, collaborate with colleagues, and participate in classroom and center events.
Inform the Site Director when taking action related to a child’s significant injury, a parent concern, a neglect or abuse complaint, or an unusual incident.
Supervise and interact with children outdoors, respond appropriately to emergencies, communicate incidents and accidents to supervisors and families, and complete required documentation.