Salary Range: $15.43 p/hr

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

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• Paid Winter recess (Two weeks period) and Spring recess (One week period)*
• 10 Vacation Days 
• 12 Holidays
• 12 PTO Days
• 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

*Vacation and Recess amounts may vary based on roles, schedules, and years of service.

Help us make a difference in our community. United, we are tackling complex issues and turning contributions into real change. We fight for equitable access to quality education, financial security, and the health of everyone in our community. Join our team and join us in the fight for a stronger Miami!

United Way Miami is hiring a Permanent Substitute to join our team. As a Permanent Substitute under the guidance of the Lead Teacher, provide a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development. 

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Program: Assist in the implementation of a developmentally appropriate curriculum according to the guidelines established by UWM and the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). Maintain positive relationships with parents, children, and co-workers. Ensure safety and supervision of children at all times by meeting the physical demands of the position. Assist the responsible staff with all functions and responsibilities listed below. Demonstrates cultural sensitivity and respect towards persons of different cultural, ethnic, and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Faculty/Child Interactions: Communicate and interact frequently, affectionately, and respectfully. Encourage and model appropriate behavior and expectations. Be attentive, flexible, and supportive of children and their families. Practice positive discipline techniques. 
• Curriculum: Assist with the implementation of developmentally appropriate curriculum, materials, activities, and environments on a daily basis that provides a balance. Demonstrate respect for diversity, independence and creativity. Provide choice and maintain flexibility. Assist in the documentation of children's accomplishments. 
• Faculty/Parent Interactions: Acknowledge and respond to all parents and visitors in a friendly, courteous, and professional demeanor. Invite input on children's development and care. Communicate daily including conferences, events, and meetings. 
• Health/Safety/Nutrition: Supervise children, following all safety and health rules and knowing the number of children in group at all times. Maintain ratios. Keep the environment safe, organized, and accessible to children. Complete appropriate paperwork. 
• Professionalism: Maintain confidentiality. Attend all required meetings/training. Demonstrate knowledge and flexibility of childcare practices, continuing ongoing professional growth. 
• Teamwork: Establish and maintain a relationship of cooperation and respect. Participate in classroom and Center responsibilities. Participate in teaching team, communicating directly and resolving conflicts quickly and professionally. 
• Decision-Making Authority: May take action but must inform Lead Teacher when caring for a child with a significant injury, acknowledging and listening to a parent’s concern, filing a neglect and abuse complaint, or recording an unusual incident. Refer all other decisions to the Center Director and or classroom teacher. 
• Physical Demands: Follow state, federal, and UWM guidelines. Ensure children's safety. Demonstrate full range of motion. Be able to lift up to 40 pounds. Supervise and interact with children outdoors. Respond immediately and appropriately to multiple or unexpected situations or emergencies. Maintain mental and physical alertness and an appropriate level of energy to perform essential job requirements.

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. 

Education Requirements: A high school diploma or equivalent. Department of children and Families – 45 hours (as required by the state of Florida). CDA credential within one year of employment.

Experience Requirements: One (1) year of experience working with young children in a group setting.

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

Other Essential Knowledge/Skills: Flexibility. Understand concepts around Visible Thinking, Multiple Intelligence, Dual Language, Inclusion, Early Literacy strategies, and Inquiry-Based Learning—bilingual preferred.

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Career growth: We encourage you to grow by providing formal and informal development programs, coaching, and on-the-job challenges. We want you to ask questions, take chances, and explore the possible.

Apply with confidence! Research indicates that individuals, especially people of color and women, may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. At United Way Miami, we embrace diversity and inclusion. If you're enthusiastic about a role, apply, even if your experience or education isn't an exact match. You could be the perfect fit for this position or discover other exciting opportunities within our organization. Please note that while some roles may have specific requirements for funding eligibility, we STILL encourage you to explore our job opportunities.