ESE PreK Teacher

Miami Lighthouse for the Blind is Florida's largest and oldest not-for-profit organization serving the needs of the blind and visually impaired. Through education, training, research and vision enhancement, Miami Lighthouse provides hope, confidence, and independence to people of all ages, transforming the lives of over 90,000 blind and visually impaired people annually, from babies to seniors, and their families. Our programs' impact is statewide, national, and international.

Miami Lighthouse is proud to provide one of the most comprehensive benefits programs in the not-for-profit industry. Our benefits package includes life insurance, accident insurance and long term disability at no cost to our employees; voluntary benefits, including health insurance with Florida Blue for which Miami Lighthouse subsidizes a significant portion of the premium, dental, vision, short term disability and supplemental insurance; generous employer funded 401(k); and above average paid days off.

Position Summary: This position is responsible for providing instruction of exceptional students through the teaching of academic, social skills in accordance with the students Individualized Educational Plan (IEP).

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following, but not limited to:

• Recognizes and considers special needs, interest, learning style, temperament and cultural background of each child.
• Will back-up Director of Miami Lighthouse Academy when not available.
• Promotes creative thinking, independence, and respect to self and others.
• Uses positive guidance techniques consistent with policy and procedure manual.
• Provides academic accommodations as needed or identified in child’s IFSP/IEP if applicable.
• Plans and implements curriculum activities that promote social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Creates an environment consistent with program philosophy and goals.
• Administers required assessments.
• Keeps accurate, current records of developmental milestones and assessment outcomes.
• Establishes and maintains appropriate classroom atmosphere that is safe and nurturing.
• Participates in faculty and professional meetings, IEP conferences and in service classes.
• Participates in the adaptation of curriculum materials based on client needs and advances in the profession.
• Teaches Reading to students.
• Confers with parents, administrators, testing specialists, social workers, and others to develop individual plan for students.
• Create weekly lesson plans following the MDCPS pacing guide.
• Maintains attendance and grade records as required by school protocol.
• Implement policy and procedures as they relate to accidents/ incidents if they occur.
• Understand and implement emergency procedures.
• Interact in professional demeanor with caregivers, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain a professional image.
• Maintain confidentiality regarding children and families.
• Must be able to stand 95% of the day and engage with children on their level in the classroom and on the playground (run, jump, demonstrate physical competence).
• Willing to perform other duties, if required and qualified, to ensure a safe, healthy, nurturing environment for children and families.
• Understand all current state and local regulations.
• Meet or exceeds state training requirement.
• Understand and implement inclusion policies.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• Must possess or be eligible for a Florida Professional Educator’s Certificate in Elementary Education.
• Bachelor’s degree in education, early childhood, special education or related field.
• Reading Endorsement and ESL are preferred, or alternatively, candidates must enroll to obtain the endorsements.
• Completion of the Department of Children & Family Child Care Training Required.
• Excellent communication skills in verbal and written English.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish) preferred.
• Proficient in use of computers including Microsoft Office and Internet research.
• Ability to learn and use agency database and computer network with efficiency.
• Excellent organizational skills such as planning, prioritizing, organizing workload, handling multiple deadlines.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence.
• High degree of discretion when dealing with confidential information.
• Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background and a drug test screening.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• 4th Grade Teacher: 1 year (Required)

License/Certification:

• Florida Educator Certificate Elementary Education (Required)
• Reading and and ESL Endorsements (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Miami, FL 33130 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Miami, FL 33130: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person