YWCA South Florida
Location
Miami Gardens, Florida
Salary
$22 - $23 / HOUR
Responsible for organizing the classroom learning environment and implementing VPK instruction while ensuring the health and safety of children. The role involves conducting screenings, maintaining professional relationships with parents, and delivering accurate program reporting.
Requires a Bachelor's or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (or a related field with 18 ECE credits) and at least one year of childcare experience. Candidates must hold DCF 45-hour training, VPK endorsement, and CPR/First Aid certifications.
Description "We are an equal opportunity employer. We are a Drug Free Workplace."
Responsible for the overall organization and learning environment of the classroom; works closely with teacher assistant in daily lesson planning and ensuring the health and safety of the children; follows COVID health and safety protocols; implements VPK instruction; completes HS paperwork on time; performs 45 day screenings and assessments by due dates; communicates with parents and maintains positive and professional relationships with parents and staff; Works with all staff and trainees including substitutes to ensure program philosophy, values, and goals are met and Early Childhood Program Standards and regulatory requirements are maintained. Meets with teacher(s) and assistants on a weekly basis to plan the daily activities within the YWCA’s program appropriate curriculum that encourage development of children’s cognitive, social/emotional, physical and creative skills. Presents activity plans on a weekly basis to the Education Specialist. Teaches students through a variety of social experiences, classroom arrangements and support materials that promote program objectives and independent and group management in an environment that protects children’s health and safety at all times as well as their needs for physical movement, sensory stimulation, fresh air, rest, and nourishment. Prevents challenging or disruptive behaviors through environmental design, schedules that meet the needs and abilities of children, effective transitions and engaging activities Encourages the positive self image of children through active listening, responding and encouraging independence while giving verbal and non-verbal reinforcement. Uses positive, non-punitive discipline techniques. Guides children in controlling their behavior by using positive, appropriate approaches. Prepares and delivers timely, accurate reporting that can include but is not limited to attendance and program reports, daily meal counts, developmental records of each child, timesheets, leave requests, fee collections, and incident reports. Adapts and responds to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhances program quality. Recognizes health and safety hazards and protects children from harm. Prepares and serves meals and/or snacks..
Educational & Experiential Requirements: A Bachelor degree in early childhood education or child development; or a Bachelor degree with 18 credits in early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children; or An Associate degree in early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children. DCF 45 hours (Introductory Child Care Training-40 Hours and Literacy Requirement-5 hours; and CPR / First Aid certification VPK Endorsement courses Teaching experience, minimum of one year experience in child care services Other Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of YWCA Childcare Center Successful completion of background process which includes: Level 2 clearance (FBI, FDLE), clear TB test, physical examination certification, drug test and reference checks. Adhere to the use of Universal Health & Safety Precautions as applicable
Educational & Experiential Requirements: A bachelor degree in early childhood education or child development; or a bachelor degree with 18 credits in early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children ;or An associate degree in early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children. DCF 45 hours (Introductory Child Care Training-40 Hours and Literacy Requirement-5 hours; and VPK Endorsement courses CPR / First Aid certification Teaching experience, minimum of one year experience in child care services Other Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of YWCA Childcare Center Successful completion of background process which includes: Level 2 clearance (FBI, FDLE), clear TB test, medical clearance, drug test and reference checks. Adhere to the use of Universal Health & Safety Precautions as applicable
Market context
Florida schools regularly seek classroom teachers, especially candidates who can lead instruction, plan lessons, and meet state certification and screening requirements. Competition often centers on classroom experience, subject fit, and readiness to complete Florida’s background check and education requirements. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentials and prepare examples of lesson planning and classroom management before applying.
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