Preschool Teacher/TA

Lead Preschool Teacher
As a Lead Preschool Teacher, you will foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children's curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual including their social -- emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.
How You Will Impact Education

Communicate with co-teacher and other staff members on a daily basis
Mentor and train new staff as needed
Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities
Lead by example in the classroom and school
Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times
Participate in ongoing professional development
Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff
Communicate with parents daily regarding the child's progress and development
Maintain a positive can-do attitude
Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards
Uphold company vision and mission at all times
Required Qualifications and Skills

Develop and implement lesson plan activities
Develop and implement STEM and literacy activities and concepts
Assess and observe children on a daily basis
Adjust learning goals for each child as needed
Maintain a healthy and safe environment
Collaborate with co-teacher and other staff members
Communicate with teachers, staff and parents in a professional manner
Classroom newsletters
Classroom documentation
Create and maintain classroom and children's portfolios
Be familiar with Early Childhood theorists and philosophies such as Piaget, Vygotsky, Reggio Amelia, Montessori and others.
Participate in at least 25 hours of professional development per year
Job Requirements

~ High school diploma/GED

~ CDA

• 1-year experience working as lead teacher in a licensed childcare facility
• Meets state childcare education requirements
• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practice (DAP)
• Familiar with NAEYC standards
• Familiar with continuity of care
• Strong organizational skills
• Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
• Familiar with accreditation process -- preferred
• College level coursework, Associate's or Bachelor's degree - preferred
• Must be able to sit, stand and walk for long periods of time
• Must be able to lift 40lbs
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must pass Level 2 background screening
• VPK certified if applicable
• The following childcare training courses must be completed within specified timeframes-
• Preschool Appropriate Practices - upon hire
• Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Online -- upon hire
• Florida early learning and developmental standards- Birth to kindergarten (2017) Instructor-Led - within 180 days of employment
• Special Needs Appropriate Practices -- within 90 days of employment
• CPR and First Aid -- within 90 days of employment
• Other training requirements identified by leadership team
• May perform other duties assigned.

~ Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

No physical exertion required.
Travel within or outside of state.
Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.
FLSA Overtime Category
Job is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.