Early Childhood Lead Teacher; PTO

Early Childhood Lead Teacher (5 Wks PTO)

Join United Way Miami as an Early Childhood Lead Teacher, providing a safe and nurturing environment for children from birth through kindergarten. The role collaborates with the Demonstration School director and lead teacher to implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum that aligns with UWM and NAEYC guidelines.

The Lead Teacher designs and delivers a reflective curriculum, observes and documents development, and responds to individual and group needs. The position promotes cultural sensitivity, positive discipline, and constructive play while maintaining a well‑organized, safe classroom environment.

Annual salary: $41,209.00 – $48,619.00

Work address:
Center for Excellence in Early Education – 3250 SW 3 Ave., Miami, FL 33129

• Paid Winter recess (two‑week period) and Spring recess (one‑week period)
• 10 Vacation Days Paid
• 12 Days Holidays Paid
• 12 PTO Days Paid
• Competitive Health Benefits Package
• Wellness Program Reimbursements up to $50/month
• Short Term Disability at NO COST
• Life Insurance & AD&D 2X Annual Salary at NO COST
• Employee Assistance Program
• Retirement Plan UP TO 6% Employer Funding
• Professional Development Opportunities
• Discounted On‑Site Early Childhood Care
• Tuition Assistance for Early Education Degree
• Free Monthly Transit Card

• Develop and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum with Mentor Teachers.
• Observe, document, and analyze each child’s growth to inform instructional planning.
• Use data to create individualized action plans and share insights with families.
• Model positive behavior, practice positive discipline, and support flexible learning experiences.
• Facilitate reflective planning cycles:
  Observe, Document, Discuss, Plan, Implement, Review.
• Communicate daily with families, including conferences, home visits, and shared resources.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and healthy classroom environment, following all safety and health rules.
• Protect confidentiality of child and family information.
• Lead the teaching team in setting classroom goals and conducting reflective supervision.
• Collaborate with Center staff, participate in events, and model teamwork.
• Act within authority to manage incidents, record safety events, and report significant injuries.

Education: Minimum bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or early childhood special education. Candidates should have experience with children from birth through kindergarten, infant/toddler CDA, and meet 45 DCF hours/15 in‑service hours per year. Bilingual preferred.

Technology: Knowledge of modern web browsers, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Outlook.

Essential Knowledge/

Skills:

Flexibility, Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligences, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, Reflective Supervision. Understanding of Head Start performance standards and the Educare model.

United Way Miami encourages formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on‑the‑job challenges. Employees are invited to explore growth opportunities within the organization.

UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug‑free workplace. For our EEO statement, Drug‑Free policy, and Summary of Benefits, please visit the Career site homepage (bottom section).