Teacher - Children's Creative Learning Center

Florida International University is a top public university that drives real talent and innovation in Miami and globally. Very high research (R1) activity and high social mobility come together at FIU to uplift and accelerate learner success in a global city by focusing in the areas of environment, health, innovation, and justice. Today, FIU has two campuses and multiple centers. FIU serves a diverse student body of more than 56,000 and 290,000 Panther alumni. U.S. News and World Report places dozens of FIU programs among the best in the nation, including international business at No. 2. Washington Monthly Magazine ranks FIU among the top 20 public universities contributing to the public good.

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.

• 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.

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

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

• Administrative

• 43,000 - 48,000

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

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

Prospective Employee

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To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume/curriculum vitae into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format. All applicants are required to complete the online application including work history and educational details (if applicable), even when attaching a resume.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

Current Employee

As a current employee, you must log into Employee Self Service (ESS) to apply for this and any other internal career opportunity of interest. In this account, you are able to track your applicant status in "My Applications".

To be considered eligible for the position as an internal candidate, departmental staff must meet minimum requirements of the position and be in good performance standing.

Before you begin the process, we recommend that you are prepared to attach electronic copies of your resume/ curriculum vitae, cover letter or any other documents within the application process. It is recommended that you combine your cover letter and resume into one attachment. Attached documents should be in Microsoft Word or PDF format.

*This posting will close at 12:00 am of the close date.

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