Teacher - Lead Preschool Job Miami area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Lead Preschool Teacher

The Arc of South Florida, Inc. is seeking a Lead Preschool Teacher for Project Thrive, ACE Academy, Children & Youth Programs and Awarded Grants.

General Responsibilities of the Lead Preschool Teacher:

The teacher is responsible for the overall supervision of the classroom and assuring the health and safety of all the children in attendance in the ACE Academy preschool program.
The teacher is actively involved in all aspects of the program including but not limited to direct interaction with the children, families, and staff of the Children & Youth Department and its programs, compliance with all contract and supervising agencies, and completion of all required record keeping.

Specific Program Qualifications for the ACE Academy preschool program:

Associates Degree required. Bachelor's Degree preferred. Degrees in Early Childhood Education, Special Education or related fields are preferred.

Qualifications:

Complete DCF Training hours in a specified period of time

Bilingual (Preferred)

Level 2 Background check and drug test

Authorization to work in the USA

Complete 45 hour and 10 hour training required by the Department of Children and Families of all early educators within the first 90 days of hire.

Specific Duties - including but not limited to:

Responsibilities and Duties:

Educational / Curriculum Responsibilities

Create a classroom environment that is conducive to learning and appropriate to the developmental level of the children.
Organize an accessible classroom arrangement that includes all learning centers.
Prepare and post lesson plans in advance based on selected curricula principles of learning, program requirements and Educational Plans.
Employ a variety of instructional techniques consistent with the special needs and capabilities of the children involved. This includes educational modifications, adaptive equipment and behavioral plans as appropriate.
Assess children's learning regularly according to program requirements and provide progress reports as required.
Participate in accreditation process for the site.
Maintain accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law and administrative regulation.
Follow all The Children's Trust (TCT) requirements for summer camp programming and assessments.

Interactions with children

Initiate interactions with children including physical and verbal interactions that are developmentally appropriate, caring and nurturing.
Use positive behavior supports to encourage appropriate classroom behavior.
Participate in all aspects of care of children including diapering, feeding and positioning.
Be responsible for knowledge about the health conditions of children under your care and implement any health and safety procedures necessary. This includes, but is not limited to, specific health conditions, allergies, and feeding needs.
Incorporate therapy recommendations for best practices in positioning and implementation of the therapeutic activities in the classroom.

Interactions with Families

Maintain positive interactions with families at all times.
Participate in Family meetings as needed as part of a Multi-disciplinary team.
Complete required assessments of children's developmental areas for funders and families.
Attend parent education and support activities (Open House)
Follow agency guidelines regarding technology and social media.

Interactions with Staff

Coach and mentor Teacher Assistants in developmentally appropriate classroom practices with children.
Develop and maintain positive working relationships with others.
Provide observations and suggestions to supervisors.

Training

Complete initial orientation provided by the program.
Participate in ongoing in-service trainings.
Complete 45 hour and 10 hour training required by the Department of Children and Families of all early educators within the first 90 days of hire.
Complete TCT summer camp specific orientation and professional development requirements.

Policies and Procedures

Follow all agency Policies and Procedures and the Employee Handbook
Comply with quality assurance expectations and standards.
Safety:
Follow all Agency safety and security policies and procedures
Report accidents, injuries and unsafe work conditions to the Regional Director or assignee
Ensure that personal appearance is professional and clean, following the dress code of the Children and Youth Department and wear the uniform of the program as required.
Speak with others using clear and professional language
Maintain child confidentiality
Maintain Agency confidentiality
Protect Agency assets
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect children, equipment, materials and facilities.

Other

Participate in fundraising activities and agency events throughout the year.
Present a positive image of The Arc of South Florida to the community.
Attend community meetings needed for contract compliance and the Department Director's directive.
Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
Perform other related…