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

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

United Way MiamiMiami, FL, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
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Job Description

Job Description

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 (The Good Stuff)

  • 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.
  • Faculty / Parent Interactions :

  • Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor.
  • Invite input on the child's development and care.
  • Communicate daily, including conferences, events, and meetings.
  • Participate in the home visits for the children in your classroom.
  • Share resources with families.
  • Keep information confidential and only share it with the pertinent staff
  • Implement the touchpoint guiding principles and assumptions.
  • Plan the home visits / parent-teacher conferences with the teacher and or family engagement, where you will discuss the child’s individual development and progress based on the screenings / assessment results
  • Use of data :

  • Share data results with the families
  • In collaboration with the teacher and Master teacher, create plans based on data to work with individual children in areas of strength, typical development, and need.
  • Engage parents in ongoing communication about their child’s development screenings and assessments.
  • Under the guidance of the lead teacher, look at the overall summary scores, subscales, and individual items from screenings and assessments.
  • Health / Safety / Nutrition :

  • Supervise children, following all safety and health rules, and maintain knowledge of the number of children in the group at all times.
  • Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible to children.
  • Complete the appropriate paperwork as assigned by the classroom teacher.
  • Professionalism :

  • Maintain confidentiality.
  • Attend all required meetings / training and be punctual.
  • Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility of child care practices, and pursue ongoing professional growth.
  • Teamwork :

  • Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect.
  • Participate in classroom and Center events.
  • Participate in teaching team meetings (reflective supervision), communicating directly and resolving conflicts quickly and professionally.
  • Decision-Making Authority –

  • May take action, but must inform the Director when caring for a child with a significant injury, acknowledging and listening to a parent’s concern, or recording an unusual incident. Refer all other decisions to the teacher.
  • Physical Demands :

  • Follow state, federal, and UWM guidelines.
  • Ensure children's safety.
  • Be able to lift up to 40 pounds.
  • Supervise and interact with children outdoors.
  • Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies.
  • Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate energy level to perform essential job requirements.
  • 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.

    Requirements :

    Education Requirements : A minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Bilingual preferred.

    Technology Requirements : Knowledge of modern web browsers, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Outlook.

    Other Essential Knowledge / Skills : Flexibility, understanding concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, and Early Literacy strategies.

    Career Growth : We encourage you to grow through formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.

    Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities.

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