Resource Teacher II (5WKS PTO-$18.86/HR)

United Way Miami Inc•Miami, FL

2d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

United Way Miami, Inc. is hiring a Resource Teacher II to join our team. As a Resource Teacher II, you will be responsible for providing programmatic support to five to nine classroom practitioners, children, and families enrolled in the center. Assists the Center Director with the implementation of state regulatory guidelines and Head Start/Early Head Start Performance Standards. UWM is an equal opportunity employer and a drug-free workplace. Please visit our Career site homepage to view our EEO statement and Drug-Free policy.

Requirements

Associate degree required (in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred) and 45 DCF hours/ 15 in-service hours per year. Infant/Toddler CDA.
Two or more years of experience working in an early childhood education setting preferred.
Knowledge of modern web browsers, Intermediate Word, Beginning Excel, and Beginning Outlook.
Flexibility.
Understand concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Reflective Supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred.

Responsibilities

Assist the Center Director in ensuring the smooth daily operation of the center
Act as liaison between the Center Director and teachers
Share responsibility for opening and closing the center
Inform the Center Director of all incidents that occur pertaining to the daily operation of the program
Update the teachers’ bulletin board to highlight upcoming trainings and/or events
In the absence of the Center Director, be available to receive current and prospective parents, listen and respond to inquiries, and lead tours of the center
Maintain flexibility in schedule to adapt to the needs of the center; may include providing coverage in a classroom to maintain required ratios
Collaborate with classroom staff in the development of lesson plans, anecdotal observations, and screenings
Observation: In partnership with the Director, observe the teachers’ interactions within the context of everyday experiences. Focus observation on goals that were set forth during joint planning. Document specific examples
Feedback/Reflection: Engage in reflective dialogue with teachers. Reflect on the impact for children and the learning that has taken place for children, as well as teachers. Determine if additional supports are needed
Assist the Director in ensuring all center guidelines, licensing requirements, health regulations, fire codes, permits, and licenses remain current
Follow EHS-CCP Health and Safety policies and procedures
In partnership with the Director, ensure all accidents and incidents are documented, and notify parents as necessary
Perform a monthly Health and Safety checklist for all classrooms
Monitor Checklists: fridge log, fanny pack log, first aid checklist, volunteer log
Ensure the program provides a clean, safe, child-ready center at all times, with careful thought given to displays and environment
Monitor maintenance of facility, equipment, and supplies
Support daily meal distribution, complete daily Meal Counts, and input meal numbers into the USDA report
Regularly check supply inventory, request supplies (i.e., diapers and wipes each month), receive monthly shipment of supplies, and coordinate proper storage
Manage laundry operations
Positively project UWMD’s mission, goals, philosophies, and policies to parents, faculty, and the community. Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds
Acknowledge and respond to faculty, families, and members of the community in a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor
Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect with co-workers, assuming a fair share of work
Show initiative and model a professional work ethic
Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility in child care practices and continue ongoing professional growth
Keep abreast of trends and research in the Early Childcare field
Attend all required meetings and trainings