Teacher - Certified Education Specialist

ARC of South Florida• Miami, FL, US, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Teacher - Certified Education Specialist is responsible for the overall supervision of the classroom and assuring the health and safety of all children in attendance in the birth-through-two program. The teacher is actively involved in all aspects of the program, including direct interaction with children, families, and staff, compliance with all contract and supervising agencies, and completion of all required record keeping.

Requirements

Associates Degree required.
Complete DCF Training hours in a specified period of time.
Level 2 Background check and drug test.
Authorization to work in the USA.
Must have TB Tine test.
Must be able to move, lift, carry, push, pull, and place objects weighing less than or equal to 10 pounds without assistance.
Must be able to bend, squat, and sit on the floor and move around the classroom and playground with the children.
Must be able to lift at least 50 pounds with assistance, if necessary.
Must be able to work under pressure, dealing with events that are often outside of your control, and unforeseen changes/problems.
Must be able to stay alert and focused at all times to ensure the safety of ALL the children in attendance, and be ready to react in any situation.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s Degree preferred.
Degrees in Early Childhood Education or related fields are preferred.
Bilingual (Preferred).

Responsibilities

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
Organize an accessible classroom arrangement that includes all learning centers.
Prepare and post lesson plans in advance based on High/Scope principles of learning, program requirements, Individual Family Support Plans.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the special needs and capabilities of the children involved, including educational modifications, adaptive equipment and behavioral plans as appropriate.
Assess children’s learning regularly according to program requirements and provide progress reports as required.
Participate in accreditation process for the site.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative regulation.
Follow all Children’s Trust requirements for EEI summer camp programming and assessments.
Initiate interactions with children including physical and verbal interactions that are developmentally appropriate, caring and nurturing.
Use positive behavior supports to encourage appropriate classroom behavior.
Participate in all aspects of care of children including diapering, feeding and positioning.
Be responsible for knowledge about the health conditions of children under your care and implement any health and safety procedures necessary, including specific health conditions, allergies, and feeding needs.
Incorporate therapy recommendations for best practices in positioning and implementation of the therapeutic activities in the classroom.
Maintain positive interactions with families at all times.
Participate in Individual Family Support Plan meetings as part of a Multi-disciplinary team with the MDCPS Staffing Specialist.
Complete quarterly assessments of children’s developmental areas for funders and families.
Attend parent education and support activities (Open House).
Follow agency guidelines regarding technology and social media.
Coach and mentor Teacher Assistants in developmentally appropriate classroom practices with children.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Provide observations and suggestions to supervisors.
Complete initial orientation provided by the program.
Participate in ongoing in-service trainings.
Complete 45 hour and 10 hour training required by the Department of Children and Families of all early educators if required by the program within 90 days of hire.
Complete EEI summer camp specific orientation and professional development requirements.
Follow all agency Policies and Procedures and the Employee Handbook.
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Follow all Agency safety and security policies and procedures.
Report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to the Site Director or assignee.
Ensure that personal appearance is professional and clean, following the dress code of the Children and Youth Department and wear the uniform of the program as required.
Speak with others using clear and professional language.
Maintain child confidentiality.
Maintain Agency confidentiality.
Protect Agency assets.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect children, equipment, materials and facilities.
Participate in fundraising activities and agency events throughout the year.
Present a positive image of The Arc of South Florida to the community.
Attend community meetings needed for contract compliance and the Department Director’s directive.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Perform other related and additional duties as needed.