Preschool Teacher - HEAD START PROG; Early Childhood Degree

Position

HEAD START PROGRAM PRESCHOOL TEACHER (MUST HAVE AN EARLY CHILDHOOD DEGREE or 18 credits in Early Childhood with related field degree)

• Colonel Zubkoff Center, 55 NW 199th Street, Miami, Fl. 33169
• YWCA Intergenerational Center, 3450 NW 199th Street, Miami Gardens, Fl. 33056

New rate of $23.03 per hour (Bachelor degree), or $22.01 per hour (Associate degree). 40 hours per week, Monday thru Friday, schedule is 7:30am to 4:00pm with a 30‑minute break.

School year only.

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.

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 encourages 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 enhance program quality. Recognizes health and safety hazards and protects children from harm. Prepares and serves meals and/or snacks.

• 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).
• CPR / First Aid certification.
• VPK Endorsement courses.
• Teaching experience, minimum of one year experience in child care services.

• 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, physical examination certification, drug test and reference checks.
• Adhere to the use of Universal Health & Safety Precautions as applicable.

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discounts
• Company paid GAP insurance
• Company paid Life insurance
• Company paid Short term Disability
• Paid time off / Paid Recess Days
• Holiday Pay
• Pet insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Paid Tuition by funder for related courses

• 8‑hour shift (7:30am to 4:00pm with a lunch break typically)
• Monday to Friday