Teacher - Early Care And Education (529530)

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Provides a high quality educational environment for a classroom of children; parents/families. Maintains the Early Care and Education (ECE) Program's daily operation with respect to programming and adaptability to trends and best practice in early education as it relates to the Program's Mission and Vision. Participates in the Division of Academic & Student Affairs and University activities and events.

• Teaches a class of children, monitors their various states of social, emotional, verbal, physical developmental levels and academic growth within the daily execution of the Program's curriculum in conjunction with assessment data.
• Oversees and effectively utilizes support staff and collaborative participants including field placement students, volunteers and therapists.
• Conducts age appropriate class observations and assessments including LAP B-K, VPK Assessment, STAR Early Literacy and Ages & Stages.
• Conducts family meetings with the purpose of generating meaningful discussion regarding the children's development inclusive of screening and assessment results.
• Participates alongside fellow colleagues in presenting Parent Education programs. Represents the ECE Program at local, state, and national conferences.
• Participates in the Program's accreditation continuous improvement journey including participating in various staff meetings (teachers, support staff, and administrative meetings) and annual updates of handbooks, manuals and resource materials.
• Maintains curriculum resource areas including content and condition.
• Monitors outdoor play environments and reports safety hazards.
• Connects assessment information to individual and group lesson planning and within daily activities.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or related discipline.
• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) 45 hours Child Care Facility Training.
• Florida Child Care Staff Credentialing Certificate must be obtained within 60 days.
• CPR/Standard First Aid Certification must be obtained within 30 days.

Departmental Requirements

• Must begin DCF 45 hours Child Care Facilities Training within 90 days of hire and complete within 1 year of hire.

Desired Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience teaching young children
• Experience with screening and assessment
• State of Florida Educator Certification

Advertised Salary

• 43,000 - 48,000

Work Schedule

Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Clearance by The Department of Children & Families
• Criminal Background Check
• Fingerprinting Check
• Reference Checks

For further information or to apply, please visit careers.fiu.edu and reference Job Opening ID #529530.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,000.00 - $48,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33199: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person