Co-Teacher (3Wks PTO-$19.66 hr)

Description

Salary Range

$19.66 p/hr Work address: Center for Excellence in Early Education-3250 SW 3 Ave. Miami, FL 33129 Working Schedule: This is a 10-month position (August–May) aligned with the academic year, with the option to work during the summer camp program based on availability and interest.

Benefits

• Paid Winter recess (Two-week period) and Spring recess (One-week period)
• 10 Holidays 10 Personal Days Competitive Health Benefits Package Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month Short Term Disability at NO COST Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST Employee Assistance Program Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding Professional Development Opportunities Discounted On-Site Early Childhood Care Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree Free Monthly Transit Card *Vacation and Recess amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service.

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 hiring for a Co-Teacher (10 Months) to join our team. As a Co-Teacher (10 Months) under the guidance of the Mentor teacher and Teacher, provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.

Principal

Duties: and Responsibilities:

Teacher/Child Interactions

Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully. Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations Expected to be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families. Practice positive discipline techniques.

Program

• In collaboration with the teacher, implement a reflective curriculum, materials, activities, and environments daily that provide a balance that supports the child’s learning. Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence, and creativity. Assist in documenting children's accomplishments, as well as conducting observations and all aspects of the data-gathering process of each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development. Assist in the design and implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum and individualized education programs for each child under care. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds. Collaborate with the lead teacher in designing a thoughtful classroom environment to optimize small and large group interactions, social learning, and constructive play. Demonstrate knowledge of the Head Start performance standards and the Educare model If having a child with an I.E.P. (Individual Education Plan) or I.F.S.P. (Individual Family Service Plan) seek clarification for any aspects that are not well understood to be able to follow the goals of the plan Collaborate with the lead teacher in following the reflective planning cycle: Observe and reflect Document and reflect Reflect, discuss, and plan Implement and plan Partner with families in reflective planning.