Infant Toddler Teacher-West Perrine (Part Time-$16.13 p/hr)

United Way Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k employer match up to 3% plus 3% s

Transit/parking pass

EAP (Employee Assistance Program)

Training & Development

Two weeks Winter Recess

Job summary

United Way Miami is seeking an Infant Toddler Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing environment for children aged 0–36 months at the Ethel F. Beckford Center in Miami. The role emphasizes social, emotional, physical and cognitive development with focus on inclusive practices.

The ideal candidate holds a High School Diploma or GED with 45 DCF hours, strong communication and teamwork skills, and a commitment to diversity and inclusion in early education. Benefits available after tenure.

Qualifications

• Education: High School Diploma or GED with 45 DCF hours.
• Strong communication and teamwork in a childcare setting.
• Commitment to inclusion and diverse needs in early education.

Responsibilities

• Observe children daily and create experience plans based on prior learning.
• Encourage appropriate behavior and model positive interactions.
• Ask follow-up questions to build vocabulary and deeper understanding.

Skills

Flexibility

Diversity & inclusion

Communication

Teamwork

Sensitivity

Early literacy

Visible Thinking

Multiple Intelligence

Dual Language

Inclusion

Reflective Supervision

Education

High School Diploma or GED

45 DCF hours

Job description

Description

Salary Range: $16.13 per hour

Work Schedule Primarily: Monday through Friday from 12:30 pm to 5:30 pm

Location Address: Ethel F. Beckford Center-16929 SW 104th Avenue, Miami, FL 33157

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• 401k employer match up to 3% plus 3% safe harbor contribution
• Free monthly pass for Transit and parking
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Training & Development opportunities
• Two weeks Winter Recess (after 1 year of employment)

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 looking for an Infant Toddler Teacher who will provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development for children 0 to 36 months. Carol City Elementary is located in the Miami Gardens area. The focus of our work is to provide comprehensive, high-quality early care and education to low-income families living in this area.

The ideal candidate understands concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Reflective Supervision.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

Teacher/Child Interactions

• Teachers are expected to complete daily observations of children and create daily experience plans that build on children’s prior experiences.
• Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations.
• Teachers are responsible for capitalizing on opportunities to help children build vocabulary by asking the children a series of follow-up questions to get a deeper understanding of the children.

Program

• In collaboration with others in the program, make decisions daily on materials, activities, and environments that provide a balance that supports the child’s learning.
• Responsible for the observation and documentation of each child’s health, behavior, growth, and development.
• Supervise children, following all safety and health rules for the eight children in the classroom.
• Keep the environment safe, clean, organized, and accessible to children.
• Complete appropriate documentation to report incidents and accidents.

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 Requirement: High School Diploma or GED and 45 DCF hours.

Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Flexibility, understanding concepts of diversity and inclusion, good communication skills, working in a team environment, and sensitivity to the needs of others.

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.