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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 from 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 by providing 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, especially people of color and women, may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. At United Way Miami, we embrace diversity and inclusion. 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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