Co-Teacher (3Wks PTO-18.78 phr)

Salary Range: $18.78 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 (AugustMay) 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 childs learning.
• Demonstrate respect for diversity independence and creativity.
• Assist in documenting childrens accomplishments as well as conducting observations and all aspects of the data-gathering process of each childs 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:
  1. Observe and reflect
  2. Document and reflect
  3. Reflect discuss and plan
  4. Implement and plan
  5. 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 childs 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 childs 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 childs 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 parents concern or recording an unusual incident. Refer all other decisions to the teacher.

Physical Demands:

• Follow state federal and UWM guidelines.
• Ensure childrens 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.

Education Requirements: A minimum of an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education or Child Development. Florida Department of Children and Families 45 hours (as required by the state of Florida; must have them before hiring). 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.

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