Early Childhood Teacher FL On Site

Position Summary

Our company is hiring for an Early Childhood Teacher to join our team. The ideal candidate will provide a safe and nurturing environment that encourages children's social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. In collaboration with the Demonstration School director and lead teacher, the teacher will design and implement a developmentally appropriate curriculum following the guidelines established by UWM and NAEYC.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Teacher/Child Interactions:
  • Provide experiences that build on children's prior experiences, curiosity, and encourage questions, theories, and hypotheses.
  • Model and encourage appropriate behavior and expectations.
  • Be attentive, flexible, supportive of children and families.
  • Practice positive discipline techniques.
  • Help children build vocabulary through follow-up questions for deeper understanding.
• Program:
  • Design and implement a reflective curriculum, materials, and experiences in collaboration with Master Teachers.
  • Observe, document, and manage data collection on each child's development.
  • Use observations to plan for individual and group needs.
  • Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect for diverse backgrounds.
  • Create a classroom environment that supports social learning and constructive play.
  • Analyze and interpret learning processes, sharing insights with colleagues and children.
  • Follow Head Start performance standards and the Educare model.
  • Clarify goals of IEPs or IFSPs when working with children who have plans.
  • Serve as a mentor for other teachers.
  • Follow a reflective planning cycle: observe, document, reflect, discuss, plan, implement, and partner with families.
• Faculty/Parent Interactions:
  • Respond to parents and visitors professionally and courteously.
  • Communicate daily with families through conferences, events, and meetings.
  • Share resources and conduct home visits in collaboration with Family Engagement Staff.
  • Discuss child's development and progress during visits and conferences.
  • Maintain confidentiality and engage parents in ongoing communication.
• Use of Data:
  • Utilize data to individualize instruction and create action plans.
  • Engage parents with development screenings and assessments, providing activities based on results.
  • Review screening scores and assessments to inform planning.
  • Develop plans to support areas of strength, typical development, or need.
• Leadership:
  • Guide the team in developing classroom goals and action plans.
  • Ensure responsibilities are completed and shared.
  • Implement reflective supervision practices within the team.
• Health/Safety/Nutrition:
  • Supervise children, adhering to safety and health rules.
  • Maintain a safe, organized, and accessible environment.
  • Ensure proper maintenance of equipment and materials.
  • Complete incident and accident reports as needed.
• Professionalism:
  • Stay informed about trends and research in early childhood education.
  • Demonstrate flexibility and ongoing professional growth.
  • Attend meetings and trainings punctually.
  • Protect confidentiality of children and families.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Teamwork:
  • Maintain cooperation, respect, and confidentiality.
  • Participate in classroom and center events.
  • Communicate and collaborate openly.
• Decision-Making Authority:
  • Take necessary actions, informing supervisors when caring for children with injuries, concerns, or incidents.
• Physical Demands:
  • Follow guidelines, demonstrate full range of motion, lift up to 40 pounds, supervise outdoors, respond to emergencies, and maintain alertness.
• Bilingual ability is preferred.
• Technology Requirements:
  • Be familiar with modern technology and adaptable to new systems.
• Other Skills:
  • Flexibility, understanding of educational concepts like Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligences, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy, and Reflective Supervision.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in early childhood education, child development, elementary education, or related fields, covering child development and learning from birth through kindergarten, family and community relationships, and assessment skills.
• Infant/Toddler CDA credential, with 45 CDA hours and 15 in-service hours annually.