AM Floater

Kids in the City Academy; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid holidays

Advancement opportunities

Childcare discount

Probationary period benefits

Job summary

Kids in the City Academy in Florida seeks an experienced preschool teacher for infants to age 4. You will create high-quality learning experiences, lead lesson planning, and ensure compliance with Florida’s standards.

This full-time role offers collaboration with a dedicated team and opportunities to mentor assistants, document progress, communicate with families, and maintain a safe, engaging classroom. Candidates should have at least one year in childcare, CPR/First Aid, and a passion for

Qualifications

• Pass state background checks and licensing requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year in childcare, preferably in a toddler room.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring, supervising staff.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement a curriculum aligned with Florida standards.
• Develop lesson plans, daily schedules, and activities fostering growth.
• Mentor assistant teachers and aides in the classroom.
• Maintain a clean, safe, organized classroom with learning centers.
• Monitor growth and provide targeted interventions for each child.
• Communicate with parents and participate in conferences.
• Ensure licensing compliance and health/safety protocols.
• Accurately maintain attendance, records, and assessments.
• Participate in staff meetings and professional development.
• Collaborate with leadership to support enrollment and center goals.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Interpersonal skills

Patience & creativity

Education

VPK Certification or DCF 45-Hour training

Job description

At Kids in the City Academy, we strive to provide a warm, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment for young children from infancy to 4 years old. Our goal is to nurture their social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and growth.

As a dedicated teacher, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a high-quality learning experience, leading lesson planning, and ensuring compliance with Florida’s standards. This role offers a full-time schedule and the opportunity to work collaboratively with our team.

This position presents a unique challenge due to its high demand and potential for behavioral difficulties. It requires an experienced professional who can effectively manage the classroom and make a positive impact on the children's lives.

Schedule: 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM Monday - Friday (With flexibility)

What You'll Do

• Design and implement a comprehensive curriculum aligned with Florida’s educational standards, tailored to meet the diverse needs of young children.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans, daily schedules, and activities that foster children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Mentor and guide assistant teachers and aides in the classroom, providing guidance and support to ensure a cohesive learning environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom, setting up developmentally appropriate learning centers to encourage exploration and learning.
• Monitor and document each child’s growth and development, identifying milestones, learning needs, and providing targeted interventions to ensure every child thrives.
• Regularly communicate with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, participating in parent-teacher conferences and addressing parent questions or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations, program requirements, and health and safety protocols, including CPR and First Aid certification.
• Accurately maintain records of attendance, incident reports, developmental assessments, lesson plans, and other important documents.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
• Collaborate with center leadership and teachers to contribute to overall program quality, supporting enrollment, retention, and center goals.

Requirements

• Ability to pass state background checks and meet licensing requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year in childcare, preferably in a toddler room.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a nurturing disposition.
• Previous experience teaching preschool or VPK, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and Florida standards.
• Florida’s teacher credential requirements, including VPK Certification or DCF 45-Hour training.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring, supervising staff.
• Ability to move around the classroom frequently, assist with children, sit/kneel/squat.
• Ability to lift and carry children or materials (up to regulatory limits).
• Stand for extended periods, interact actively in play and learning.

Nice To Have

• Experience with assessment tools, including observational assessments, screening, and progress tracking.
• Bilingual skills, although not required, are a valuable asset in our diverse community.
• Competitive salary based on credentials and experience.
• Possible childcare discount or other employee perks.
• After a 90-day probationary period, employees receive paid holidays.
• Opportunity for advancement (Lead Teacher, Assistance Director, Curriculum Specialist, etc.)
• The position has a possibility for a full time schedule.