Infant Toddler Teacher-Miami Gardens (Part Time-$15.66 p/hr)

Leadership

• Responsible for Collaborative work between both teachers in developing classroom goals and experience plans. Ensure that daily responsibilities are complete and jobs are shared. Responsible for implementing reflective supervision with the teaching team. Acts as a Mentor Teacher helping new teachers to understand and gain knowledge in using effective strategies throughout the teaching process.
• Health/Safety/Nutrition: Supervise children, following all safety and health rules, and knowing the number of children in the group at all times. Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible to children. Complete appropriate documentation to report incidents and accidents.

Professionalism

Keep abreast of the latest trends and research in the early childhood field. Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility in child care practices, continuing ongoing professional growth. Attend all required meetings/trainings and be punctual. Responsible for protecting the confidentiality of children, no information about a child or family is meant to be shared with other staff members.

Teamwork

• Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect, and maintain confidentiality. Participate in classroom and Center events. Be open to communicating and collaborating at all times.
• Decision-Making
• Authority: May take action, but must inform Site Director when caring for a child with a significant injury, acknowledging and listening to a parent’s concern, filing a neglect and abuse complaint, or recording an unusual incident.
• Physical
• Demands: Follow state, federal, and UWM guidelines. Demonstrate a full range of motion. Be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Supervise and interact with children outdoors. Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple situations or emergencies; communicate incidents/accidents with supervisor(s), families, and complete proper documentation. Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements. UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace, please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

Requirements

Education Requirements: High School Diploma and 45 DCF hours/ 15 in-service hours per year. CDA with a focus on Infant/Toddler or to complete it during the first year of employment. 18 credits in Early Childcare Education. Currently enrolled in a degree program for Early Childcare Education. 18 credits include CDA credential equivalency of 9 credits. Bilingual preferred.

Technology Requirements

Knowledge of modern web browsers, Beginning Word, and Beginning Outlook.

Other Essential Knowledge

Flexibility and understanding concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Reflective Supervision.

Working Conditions

Required to stand, sit, bend, stoop, crawl, crouch, kneel, and balance for an extended period of time; visual acuity and manual dexterity to operate a computer and office equipment. Ability to reach, grasp objects, lift, and carry objects weighing up to 40 pounds. Occasional stooping, bending, standing, and walking. Occasional travel to other locations. Due to the nature of the job and in order to follow Federal and Local regulations, employees may be required to work additional time and weekends for special trainings and other events.

Career Growth

We encourage you to grow through formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.

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