Teacher - Refugio

Urban Strategies; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A community-based organization in Tampa is seeking a Teacher to support the social and emotional development of infants and toddlers. The role involves direct education, maintaining sensitivity to each child’s culture, and engaging parents. Ideal candidates have a BA/BS degree in Child Development and a Florida State Teacher Certification. Additional perks include comprehensive benefits, a supportive work culture, and a commitment to community development.

Benefits

Remote work for eligible positions

Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision

Vacation time varies by program and position

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• Must be certified in teaching English as a Second Language or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages.
• Able to work flexible hours, holidays, and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct education formation to one cohort of youth.
• Focus educational interventions on initial outcomes of assessments.
• Attend and monitor education field trips.

Skills

BA/BS Degree in Child Development with Infant and Toddler Development

Minimum of two (2) years as an infant/toddler teacher or caregiver

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Florida State Teacher Certification

Basic computer skills

Ability to supervise clients indoors and outdoors

Valid Driver’s License and liability insurance

Education

BA/BS Degree in relevant field

Master’s degree in Education

Job description

Overview

Base pay range: $26.73/hr - $26.73/hr

Job title: Teacher

Program: Refugio Unaccompanied Children Shelter

Location: Tampa, FL

Job type: Full-Time - Temporary

Work schedule: Five days per week, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year

Reports to: Center Director

General description: Teachers promote and advance the social, emotional, physical, linguistic, and cognitive development and learning of infants and toddlers. They provide a safe, supervised educational setting in the classroom and outdoor play areas, develop individual goals for children, provide ongoing assessment of progress, and facilitate transitions into educational settings. Teachers encourage parent engagement and complete a professional development plan that may include university credentials.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Provide direct education formation to one cohort of youth.
• Maintain sensitivity to the culture of each youth.
• Focus educational interventions on the initial outcomes of educational assessments conducted when each youth is admitted to the program.
• Attend and monitor education field trips.
• Attend required staff meetings and trainings.
• Upon request, travel with UAC, 14 and under, to locations in the United States.
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Child Development with Infant and Toddler Development
• Minimum two (2) years of successful experience as an infant/toddler teacher or caregiver
• Basic computer skills
• Florida State Teacher Certification
• Must be certified in teaching English as a Second Language or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages
• Must be able to work flexible hours, holidays, and weekends
• Able to supervise clients indoors and outdoors
• Valid Driver’s License, personal vehicle, and liability insurance required
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of Early Childhood Education models and standards.
• Bachelor’s degree in Education, Kinesiology, Elementary/Early Childhood Education
• Master’s degree in Education

About Urban Strategies

Urban Strategies exists to equip, resource and connect faith- and community-based organizations so that all children and families can reach their full potential. Headquartered in Washington, D.C., our team serves in the U.S. mainland, Puerto Rico, and Central America.

Company Culture

Our work is driven by our three core values:

• Authentic Relationships are foundational to our work and move beyond a transactional nature to truly know people.
• Servant Leadership is rooted in an other-centric mindset that informs the way one leads and builds up individuals, families, and communities.
• Intentional Compassion describes a deliberate commitment to understand, formulate strategic responses, and activate others to reach their full potential.

Benefits

• Remote work for eligible positions.
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision; company-paid life and disability insurance.
• 401K matched contributions up to 4%.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Vacation time varies by program and position.
• 9 Sick days and 11 holidays.
• Long- and short-term disability provided.
• Laptop or cellphone provisions as applicable.

Perks

• Meaningful employee engagement programs.

Other

• Employment is conditional on satisfactory results of required tests and background checks.

To Apply

Please visit www.urbanstrategies.us/careers or contact us with questions at [e-mail]

Equal Opportunity Employer