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PRESCHOOL TEACHER - HEAD START PROGRAM (Degree in Early Childhood is a MUST)

PRESCHOOL TEACHER - HEAD START PROGRAM (Degree in Early Childhood is a MUST)

YWCA South FloridaMiami, FL, US
12 hours ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Overview

We are an equal opportunity employer. We are a Drug Free Workplace.

Position : HEAD START PROGRAM PRESCHOOL TEACHER

Locations : Gerry Sweet Center, 351 NW 5th Street, Miami, FL. 33128

Rate of Pay : $23.03 per hour (Bachelor degree), $22.01 (Associate degree)

Status : Full-time, 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, schedule is 7 : 30am to 4 : 00pm with 30-minute break

  • School year only

Candidate must have college degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits of Early Childhood Education coursework documented in college transcript.

Job Summary

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.

Responsibilities

  • 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.
  • Qualifications

    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)
  • VPK Endorsement
  • 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), certificate of good health, TB test, drug test and reference checks.
  • Adhere to the use of Universal Health & Safety Precautions as applicable
  • Our Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discounts
  • Company paid GAP insurance
  • Company paid Life insurance
  • Company Paid Short term Disability
  • Paid time off / Paid Recess Days
  • Holiday Pay
  • Pet insurance
  • Professional development assistance
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Paid Tuition by funder for related courses
  • Schedule

  • 8 hour shift (7 : 30am to 4 : 00pm typically)
  • Monday to Friday
  • Requirements

    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)
  • VPK Endorsement
  • 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, Certificate of good health, drug test and reference checks.
  • Adhere to the use of Universal Health & Safety Precautions as applicable
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