Temporary Summer Academy 2024 Teacher
Florida International University
Miami, FL
Full-time
Education
Posted on April 12, 2024
About FIU
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.
Job Summary
The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces summer positions for Pre-K and Kindergarten regular and special education teachers. Teachers will work in a program for children in preschool. Eligible children are recruited from preschool programs in or around the Liberty City community and are receiving, or eligible to receive, services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for moderate-to-severe learning and/or behavioral needs. Services are provided at an early childhood center in Liberty City. The program provides treatment tailored to children's individual behavioral and learning difficulties. The Center for Children and Families was founded by William E. Pelham, Jr., Ph.D., who is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Florida International University. Paulo Graziano, Ph.D., and Katie Hart, Ph.D., are the Program Directors for the STP-PreK and FIU Summer Academy.
For an NBC6 news report on FIU Summer Academy, please visit: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/summer-camp-helps-at-risk-kids-prepare-for-school-year/173488/
For a Miami Herald news report on FIU Summer Academy, please visit: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article215351670.html
The dates of employment for Pre-K Teachers are Monday, June 10, 2024 through Friday, August 2, 2024. Teacher hours of employment are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional meetings with parents and staff as necessary. The salary for the FIU Summer Academy Teacher position is $8,000.
During the program, children are assigned to groups that remain constant for the duration of the program. Each group consists of 10 to 15 children of similar age. Teachers implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program during classroom activities. The program includes feedback and associated consequences for work productivity and classroom behavior, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and age-appropriate removal from positive reinforcement. Teachers will also be responsible for recording, tracking, and entering daily records of children's classroom behavior and performance. Teachers will work under the supervision of experienced staff members and will receive regular feedback about their performance.
Lead Teachers in FIU Summer Academy (children ages 4-6) deliver the treatment components within both classroom and recreational contexts. In addition to implementing the behavior modification system throughout activities, Lead Teachers will assist in the following each day: (1) preparing daily classroom lessons;
(2) delivery of an evidence-based reading intervention program; (3) preparing, monitoring, and modifying daily assignments, homework, weekly homework sheet, and weekly classroom newsletter; (4) supervising academic centers (i.e., English/Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, Writing); (5) providing daily feedback to parents regarding their child's performance and progress in the program; (6) attending weekly team supervision meetings; and (7) assisting in sports activities as needed (i.e., Soccer, Kickball, Teeball). In addition to the treatment provided in the program, some research is conducted, and teachers are required to follow research protocols that are being implemented in the classroom settings.
Prior to the start of employment, FIU Summer Academy Teachers will be required to read the applicable treatment program manual and to be extensively familiar with behavior modification program and rules and procedures for daily classroom activities. Teachers will be required to memorize, verbatim, the operational definitions for the behavior modification system categories and other related information. Teachers will need to spend a significant amount of time preparing prior to the start of employment.
During the first week of employment, FIU Summer Academy Teachers will participate in a variety of training activities. Training will consist of lectures, slide and video presentations, testing, and daily active role- plays during which staff members will act as Teachers, Counselors, and children during classroom activities and time out. On the last day of employment, Teachers will complete rating scales regarding progress children made in the program and children's response to treatment. In addition, Teachers will prepare and summarize information to be included in children's final treatment reports.
The Summer Treatment Program, from which FIU Summer Academy was adapted, has been conducted at Florida State University from 1980 to 1986; at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic from 1987 to 1996; at the University at Buffalo from 1997 to 2009; and at Florida International University since 2010. The STP was named as a Model Program for Service Delivery for Child and Family Mental Health by the Section on Clinical Child Psychology and Division of Child, Youth, and Family Services of the American Psychological Association. The STP has also been used in clinical trials conducted under the auspices of the National Institute of Mental Health and SAMHSA, and has been named a program of the year by CHADD, the national parent advocacy group for children with ADHD.
Required qualifications for Lead Teachers are as follows: Professional or Temporary Educator Certificate. A Bachelor's or higher in Education/Special Education or related field is preferred. Candidates are required to have leadership or field experience working/volunteering with young children, tutoring, coaching sports, or leading extracurricular activities (e.g., dance, music, art). Pre-service early childhood, early elementary education, or EBD teachers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additionally, participation in the FIU Summer Academy requires staff to ensure the safety, well-being and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health, learning, attention and behavior problems. Teachers must be able to visually scan the environment, effectively attend to and hear verbal exchanges between children, provide neutral, corrective feedback on children's misbehavior (which can include aggression), and provide a consistent, warm, positive climate for children.
All finalists must clear a Criminal Background Check initiated by the Division of Human Resources at FIU before an offer of employment will be made. All finalists must be digitally fingerprinted and cleared by the FIU Division of Human Resource and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Temporary employees are not eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision), which requires full payment on your part.
Florida International University is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.
Applicants are required to complete an online application and submit 3 recommendations. There is no cutoff date for applying. Applications received after all positions have been filled will be placed on a waiting list. Positions are competitive so interested individuals should apply as soon as possible.
For a detailed description of the program, and to apply for this position, please visit https://ccf.fiu.edu/opportunities/summer-treatment-program-opportunities-and-training/
Job Category
Temporary
Desired Qualifications
The dates of employment for Pre-K Teachers are Monday, June 10, 2024 through Friday, August 2, 2024. Teacher hours of employment are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional meetings with parents and staff as necessary.
Advertised Salary
The salary for the FIU Summer Academy Teacher position is $8,000.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Working directly with and/or residing with minors and/or vulnerable persons, including Housing Residential Life
Working in K-12 schools.
Working in centers of health and/or counseling care.
As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.
Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.
How To Apply
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.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. 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, 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.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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.
Job Summary
The Center for Children and Families at Florida International University announces summer positions for Pre-K and Kindergarten regular and special education teachers. Teachers will work in a program for children in preschool. Eligible children are recruited from preschool programs in or around the Liberty City community and are receiving, or eligible to receive, services through the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA) for moderate-to-severe learning and/or behavioral needs. Services are provided at an early childhood center in Liberty City. The program provides treatment tailored to children's individual behavioral and learning difficulties. The Center for Children and Families was founded by William E. Pelham, Jr., Ph.D., who is a Distinguished Professor of Psychology and Psychiatry at Florida International University. Paulo Graziano, Ph.D., and Katie Hart, Ph.D., are the Program Directors for the STP-PreK and FIU Summer Academy.
For an NBC6 news report on FIU Summer Academy, please visit: https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/summer-camp-helps-at-risk-kids-prepare-for-school-year/173488/
For a Miami Herald news report on FIU Summer Academy, please visit: https://www.miamiherald.com/news/local/education/article215351670.html
The dates of employment for Pre-K Teachers are Monday, June 10, 2024 through Friday, August 2, 2024. Teacher hours of employment are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional meetings with parents and staff as necessary. The salary for the FIU Summer Academy Teacher position is $8,000.
During the program, children are assigned to groups that remain constant for the duration of the program. Each group consists of 10 to 15 children of similar age. Teachers implement an extensive behavior modification treatment program during classroom activities. The program includes feedback and associated consequences for work productivity and classroom behavior, daily and weekly rewards for appropriate behavior, social praise and attention, appropriate commands, and age-appropriate removal from positive reinforcement. Teachers will also be responsible for recording, tracking, and entering daily records of children's classroom behavior and performance. Teachers will work under the supervision of experienced staff members and will receive regular feedback about their performance.
Lead Teachers in FIU Summer Academy (children ages 4-6) deliver the treatment components within both classroom and recreational contexts. In addition to implementing the behavior modification system throughout activities, Lead Teachers will assist in the following each day: (1) preparing daily classroom lessons;
(2) delivery of an evidence-based reading intervention program; (3) preparing, monitoring, and modifying daily assignments, homework, weekly homework sheet, and weekly classroom newsletter; (4) supervising academic centers (i.e., English/Language Arts (ELA), Math, Science, Writing); (5) providing daily feedback to parents regarding their child's performance and progress in the program; (6) attending weekly team supervision meetings; and (7) assisting in sports activities as needed (i.e., Soccer, Kickball, Teeball). In addition to the treatment provided in the program, some research is conducted, and teachers are required to follow research protocols that are being implemented in the classroom settings.
Prior to the start of employment, FIU Summer Academy Teachers will be required to read the applicable treatment program manual and to be extensively familiar with behavior modification program and rules and procedures for daily classroom activities. Teachers will be required to memorize, verbatim, the operational definitions for the behavior modification system categories and other related information. Teachers will need to spend a significant amount of time preparing prior to the start of employment.
During the first week of employment, FIU Summer Academy Teachers will participate in a variety of training activities. Training will consist of lectures, slide and video presentations, testing, and daily active role- plays during which staff members will act as Teachers, Counselors, and children during classroom activities and time out. On the last day of employment, Teachers will complete rating scales regarding progress children made in the program and children's response to treatment. In addition, Teachers will prepare and summarize information to be included in children's final treatment reports.
The Summer Treatment Program, from which FIU Summer Academy was adapted, has been conducted at Florida State University from 1980 to 1986; at Western Psychiatric Institute and Clinic from 1987 to 1996; at the University at Buffalo from 1997 to 2009; and at Florida International University since 2010. The STP was named as a Model Program for Service Delivery for Child and Family Mental Health by the Section on Clinical Child Psychology and Division of Child, Youth, and Family Services of the American Psychological Association. The STP has also been used in clinical trials conducted under the auspices of the National Institute of Mental Health and SAMHSA, and has been named a program of the year by CHADD, the national parent advocacy group for children with ADHD.
Required qualifications for Lead Teachers are as follows: Professional or Temporary Educator Certificate. A Bachelor's or higher in Education/Special Education or related field is preferred. Candidates are required to have leadership or field experience working/volunteering with young children, tutoring, coaching sports, or leading extracurricular activities (e.g., dance, music, art). Pre-service early childhood, early elementary education, or EBD teachers are strongly encouraged to apply.
Additionally, participation in the FIU Summer Academy requires staff to ensure the safety, well-being and treatment of children and adolescents with mental health, learning, attention and behavior problems. Teachers must be able to visually scan the environment, effectively attend to and hear verbal exchanges between children, provide neutral, corrective feedback on children's misbehavior (which can include aggression), and provide a consistent, warm, positive climate for children.
All finalists must clear a Criminal Background Check initiated by the Division of Human Resources at FIU before an offer of employment will be made. All finalists must be digitally fingerprinted and cleared by the FIU Division of Human Resource and the Department of Children and Families (DCF).
Temporary employees are not eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g., dental, vision), which requires full payment on your part.
Florida International University is a member of the State University System of Florida and is an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access Affirmative Action Employer.
Applicants are required to complete an online application and submit 3 recommendations. There is no cutoff date for applying. Applications received after all positions have been filled will be placed on a waiting list. Positions are competitive so interested individuals should apply as soon as possible.
For a detailed description of the program, and to apply for this position, please visit https://ccf.fiu.edu/opportunities/summer-treatment-program-opportunities-and-training/
Job Category
Temporary
Desired Qualifications
- Professional or Temporary Educator Certificate. A Bachelor's or higher in Education/Special Education or related field is preferred. Candidates are required to have leadership or field experience working/volunteering with young children, tutoring, coaching sports, or leading extracurricular activities (e.g., dance, music, art). Pre-service early childhood, early elementary education, or EBD teachers are strongly encouraged to apply.
- 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.
The dates of employment for Pre-K Teachers are Monday, June 10, 2024 through Friday, August 2, 2024. Teacher hours of employment are 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, with additional meetings with parents and staff as necessary.
Advertised Salary
The salary for the FIU Summer Academy Teacher position is $8,000.
Pre-Employment Requirements
Working directly with and/or residing with minors and/or vulnerable persons, including Housing Residential Life
Working in K-12 schools.
Working in centers of health and/or counseling care.
- Criminal Background Check
- Fingerprinting Check
As a temporary employee, you will not be eligible to participate in all employee benefit programs (e.g., paid leave, retirement, or tuition reimbursement).
Under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (PPACA), a temporary employee who works on average 30 hours or more per week may be eligible to enroll in health care benefits. As a temporary employee, you are also eligible to enroll in supplemental plans (e.g. dental, vision,) which requires full payment on your part.
Upon completing an assignment, employees may apply for a position on FIU Careers.
How To Apply
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.
How To Apply
Prospective Employee
If you have not created a registered account, you will be asked to create a username and password for use of the system. It is recommended that you provide an active/valid e-mail account as that will be the main source of communication regarding your status within the process. 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, 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.
Disclosures
Clery Notice
In compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Crime Statistics Act, the University Police department at Florida International University provides information on crimes statistics, crime prevention, law enforcement, crime reporting, and other related issues for the past three (3) calendar years. The FIU Annual Security report is available online at: https://police.fiu.edu/download/annual-security-fire-safety-report/.
To obtain a paper copy of the report, please visit the FIU Police Department located at 885 SW 109th Avenue, Miami, FL, 33199 (PG5 Market Station).
Pay Transparency
Florida International University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.
FIU is a member of the State University System of Florida and an Equal Opportunity, Equal Access, Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.
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