Centro Mater Childcare Services·Miami-Dade County, Florida
The teacher is responsible for planning and implementing developmentally appropriate learning experiences while ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for children. They must also supervise assistant teachers, maintain accurate records, and build trusting relationships with families through regular communication.
Description Summary & Objective The incumbent in this position is responsible for providing a safe and developmentally appropriate program in compliance with agency policies and procedures, regulatory agency requirements, funding source stipulations, and accreditation guidelines.
The incumbent must demonstrate competency to provide effective and nurturing teacher-child interactions, plan and implement learning experiences to ensure effective implementation and use of curriculum and assessment that promotes children’s progress, including children with disabilities and dual language learners as appropriate, as well as be able to be respectful, culturally responsive, and build trusting relationships with families.
Essential Functions Train, supervise, and evaluate the performance of assistant teachers and volunteers. (if applicable) Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social needs of the children in the program.
Ensure the learning environment is clean and safe.
Comfort children and build children’s esteem.
Foster reasoning and problem-solving through active exploration and increasing levels of interaction.
Develop culturally appropriate programs and activities Be familiar with emergency procedures Provide daily lesson plans Develop various activities that introduce math, literacy, science, music, games, and gross motor.
Observe children and make note of progress.
Provide family-style meal service in a pleasant atmosphere Ensure children are supervised at all times Establish routines and provide positive guidance.
Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand.
Supervise; parent/legal guardian signature is recorded on a daily basis in the center’s sign in/out log, and assures that no child is dismissed with a person other than those identified in the center’s registration card.
Discuss and document children’s development with parents as per guidelines.
Identify, refer, and discuss with the appropriate professionals children’s problems as appropriate.
Conduct Home visits and parent-teacher conferences according to guidelines.
Participate in community activities Prepare and submit to direct supervisor written record of accidents or unusual incidents and child abuse and neglect according to guidelines.
Record meal counts and monitor portions according to guidelines.
Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and child’s progress in a positive and tactful fashion.
Develop and maintain current, accurate, and confidential client information.
Keep classroom inventory updated. *Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.
Other Duties Attend conferences, trainings, and staff meetings as required Maintain deficiency-free and 90% compliance in the safety area and regulations Comply with all personnel policies and procedures, including but not limited to dress code, wearing of name badge, professional image and conduct, punctuality and work attendance Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds Provide orientation to new employees as needed.
Maintain your required certifications and mandatory skill updates.
Comply with all policies, local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Supervisory Responsibility May serve as Pre-School Curriculum Specialist depending on need May serve as an interim department leader depending on need.
Physical Requirements Must be able to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
Walk, climb stairs or ladders, stand on feet for extended periods of time, etc.
Disclaimer The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee.
Other duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be assigned at any time.
EEOC Statement CHS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
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Knowledge & Experience Requirements Bachelor’s Degree (B.A.) in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or equivalent coursework or Associate’s Degree (A.S.) in Child Development or Early Childhood Education Bilingual – English / Spanish CPR & First Aid Certificate Department of Children and Families 45 mandatory training hours must be obtained within 6 months of employment Supervisory skills Analytical, decision, and problem solving skills Effective verbal and listening skills Stress management skills Time management skills Must have knowledge of computer office software Must be able to read, write and understand the English language
Market context
Florida teacher openings are often driven by district staffing needs, enrollment shifts, and subject-area shortages, so candidates with current licensure and classroom readiness tend to be competitive. This role is especially competitive because it requires a bachelor’s degree in Education, a valid Florida teaching license, CPR and de-escalation certifications, and a Level 2 background screening. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your license status and certification timeline before applying.