Specialist, Early Childhood Education Support (3 Wks PTO)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

Salary Range : $41,209.00-$59,765.68 annually

Benefits (The Good Stuff)

• 3 WKS+ Vacation Paid
• 12 Paid Holidays
• 12 PTO Paid 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 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, Inc. is hiring a Specialist, Early Childhood Education Support to join our team. As a Specialist, Early Childhood Education Support , you will be responsible for ensuring that Child Care partners, as well as Family Child Care providers, develop, implement, integrate, and evaluate systems and procedures for the delivery of high-quality infant / toddler care and education. The Support Specialist, Early Childhood Education is responsible for ensuring that Child Care partners, as well as Family Child Care providers, receive support through training, technical assistance, monitoring,g and coaching, assuring the integration of early childhood education and other service areas

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.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities :

Requirements :

Education Requirements : Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education or related Child Development field with 18

credits in Early Childhood Education. Masters preferred.

Experience Requirements : Experience in the theories and principles of child growth and development

and early childhood education; experience in program development and assessment of quality of services; experience working with teachers of young children and their families; experience providing training to staff; three years of prior experience in an Early Head Start or similar early childhood program. Three years of teaching experience in an early childhood program serving children 0 to 5 preferred.

Technology Requirements : Intermediate Word, Beginning Internet Explorer, Excel, and Outlook

Other Essential Knowledge / Skills : Must understand Head Start Performance Standards requirements; must have

excellent written and verbal communication skills; Must have excellent organizational skills and proven ability to work within prescribed timelines; Ability to work independently; Analytical and problem-solving skills; Familiarity with various infant and toddler curricula and the ability for assessment.

Career Growth : We encourage you to grow through 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 may hesitate if they don't meet every requirement. 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.