PRESCHOOL TEACHER - HEAD START PROG (Early Childhood Degree a must) at YWCA South Florida

Miami, Florida, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Mar, 26

Salary

23.03

Posted On

06 Dec, 25

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Early Childhood Education, Lesson Planning, Health and Safety Protocols, Parent Communication, Behavior Management, Child Development, Team Collaboration, Positive Reinforcement, Record Keeping, Meal Preparation, VPK Instruction, Assessment, Classroom Management, Curriculum Development, Child Care Services, CPR Certification

Industry

Non-profit Organization Management

Description

Company Description YWCA South Florida is dedicated to eliminating racism, empowering women, and promoting peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. YWCA is proud to be the oldest and largest women’s movement, providing services for women and their families in our community. Our local programs and services have furthered the YWCA vision of peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all people since 1914. Over the past 104 years, programs have evolved and have included educational and employment classes for women, teen clubs, community dialogue groups to discuss race relations, child care centers, and a youth resource center. We work to bring out the individual strengths of women and youth and to foster resiliency and self-sufficiency. Our philosophy, in keeping with the mission of the YWCA to empower women and families, centers on providing the skills and confidence needed to succeed. Job Description Position: HEAD START PROGRAM PRESCHOOL TEACHER (MUST HAVE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEGREE) Location: Colonel Zubkoff Center, 55 NW 199th Street, Miami, Fl. 33169 Rate of Pay: New rate of $23.03 per hour (Bachelor degree), OR $22.01 (Associate degree), 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, schedule is 7:30am to 4:00pm, or 8am to 4:30pm with 30-minute break *School year only *** Candidate must have college degree in Early Childhood Education or in a related field with a minimum of 18 credits of Early Childhood Education coursework documented in college transcript. Job Summary: Responsible for the overall organization and learning environment of the classroom; works closely with teacher assistant in daily lesson planning and ensuring the health and safety of the children; follows COVID health and safety protocols; implements VPK instruction; completes HS paperwork on time; performs 45 day screenings and assessments by due dates; communicates with parents and maintains positive and professional relationships with parents and staff; Works with all staff and trainees including substitutes to ensure program philosophy, values, and goals are met and Early Childhood Program Standards and regulatory requirements are maintained. Meets with teacher(s) and assistants on a weekly basis to plan the daily activities within the YWCA’s program appropriate curriculum that encourage development of children’s cognitive, social/emotional, physical and creative skills. Presents activity plans on a weekly basis to the Education Specialist. Teaches students through a variety of social experiences, classroom arrangements and support materials that promote program objectives and independent and group management in an environment that protects children’s health and safety at all times as well as their needs for physical movement, sensory stimulation, fresh air, rest, and nourishment. Prevents challenging or disruptive behaviors through environmental design, schedules that meet the needs and abilities of children, effective transitions and engaging activities Encourages the positive self image of children through active listening, responding and encouraging independence while giving verbal and non-verbal reinforcement. Uses positive, non-punitive discipline techniques. Guides children in controlling their behavior by using positive, appropriate approaches. Prepares and delivers timely, accurate reporting that can include but is not limited to attendance and program reports, daily meal counts, developmental records of each child, timesheets, leave requests, fee collections, and incident reports. Adapts and responds to changing and challenging conditions in ways that enhances program quality. Recognizes health and safety hazards and protects children from harm. Prepares and serves meals and/or snacks.. Other Other related duties as necessary to ensure the smooth running and efficiency of YWCA Childcare Center Successful completion of background process which includes: Level 2 clearance (FBI, FDLE), clear TB test, medical clearance, drug test and reference checks. Adhere to the use of Universal Health & Safety Precautions as applicable Schedule: 8 hour shift (7:30am to 4:00pm with a lunch break typically) Monday to Friday Qualifications Educational & Experiential Requirements: A bachelor degree in early childhood education or child development; or a bachelor degree with 18 credits in early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children ;or An associate degree in early childhood education with experience teaching preschool-age children. DCF 45 hours (Introductory Child Care Training-40 Hours and Literacy Requirement-5 hours; and VPK Endorsement courses CPR / First Aid certification Teaching experience, minimum of one year experience in child care services Additional Information Benefits: Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Sick Time Retirement plan Vision insurance Please follow the link to apply on our career page: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Apply/3406556/YWCA-South-Florida-Inc/PRESCHOOL-TEACHER---HEAD-START-PROGRAM-Degree-in-Early-Childhood-is-a-MUST

Responsibilities

The Preschool Teacher is responsible for organizing the classroom environment and ensuring the health and safety of children while implementing educational activities. They work closely with assistants to plan lessons and maintain positive relationships with parents and staff.