United Way Miami Inc·Miami, Florida
Provide a safe and nurturing environment for children aged 0 to 36 months to support their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. Responsibilities include conducting daily observations, creating experience plans, and maintaining a clean and organized classroom.
$16.13 per hour Work Schedule Primarily: Monday through Friday from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm Location Address: Ethel F. Beckford Center-16929 SW 104th Avenue, Miami, FL 33157
401k employer match up to 3% plus 3% safe harbor contribution Free monthly pass for Transit and parking Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Training & Development opportunities Two weeks Winter Recess (after 1 year of employment) Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!
United Way Miami is looking for an Infant Toddler Teacher who will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development for children 0 to 36 months. Carol City Elementary is located in the Miami Gardens area. The focus of our work is to provide comprehensive, high-quality early care and education to low-income families living in this area.
The ideal candidate understands concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Reflective Supervision.
Duties: and Responsibilities:
Teacher/Child Interactions Teachers are expected to complete daily observations of children and create daily experience plans that build on children’s prior experiences.
Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations.
Teachers are responsible for capitalizing on opportunities to help children build vocabulary by asking the children a series of follow-up questions to get a deeper understanding of the children.
Program In collaboration with others in the program, make decisions daily on materials, activities, and environments that provide a balance that supports the child’s learning.
Responsible for the observation and documentation of each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development.
Supervise children, following all safety and health rules for the eight children in the classroom.
Keep the environment safe, clean, organized, and accessible to children.
Complete appropriate documentation to report incidents and accidents.
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.
Education Requirement: High School Diploma or GED and 45 DCF hours.
Flexibility, understanding concepts of diversity and inclusion, good communication skills, working in a team environment, and sensitivity to the needs of others.
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Market context
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