Preschool Floater Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about helping our youth grow and discover new adventures? If you want to make a difference in children's lives in a positive environment, join our team at Gifted Minds Early Learning Center! Our staff work together to champion childhood development, promote quality education, and serve the community, building from language and literacy development to social skills and creative expression, the children at Gifted Minds Early Learning Center are constantly exposed to new activities and environments to thrive. 

This full-time position is scheduled Monday – Friday 8a -5p. The pay is $18 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This is an onsite role at our center location : 101 S. Clarke Rd. Ocoee, FL 34761  

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
•    Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement 
•    Positive and rewarding work environment  
•    Paid Time off after 6 months of employment  
•    Merit increases  
•   401K 

•   Health Insurance  

 
The Preschool Floater Teacher works with the lead and/or co teacher to plan and implement curriculum for their classroom, serves as a model and mentor, and coordinates engaging developmental activities for children. You’ll have the chance to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, and support children’s growth and success in all age groups throughout the center.  The Preschool Floater Teacher should have high energy and work well with staff, students, and parents. 

What You'll Do:  

•    Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards   

•    Lead by example and encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching   

•    Plan individual and group-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth   

•    Follow all program policies and state regulations   

•    Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement   

•    Plan individual and group age-appropriate exercises to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth 

•    Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by creating classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards 

What We Need from You:  

•    High School Diploma or GED required    
•    FL DCF 45-hour training required
•    FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to View email address on ziprecruiter.com. You can retrieve the transcript from  
•    Minimum of 1 year of professional early childhood education or experience preferred  
•    Must clear a full level II DCF background check  
•    Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed  

Gifted Minds Early Learning Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.