Assistant Teacher preschool

Acquire4Hire; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

TEACH Scholarship

Reimbursement for classes

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Acquire4Hire is looking for a dedicated teacher to join Trinity Child Development Center in Orlando. This important role involves ensuring the safety and happiness of children, maintaining a nurturing classroom environment, and preparing meals while fostering positive communication with families.

The ideal candidate will complete required training and certifications, and be committed to creating a supportive atmosphere that promotes children's development. Benefits include tuition assistance and training reimbursement.

Qualifications

• Complete 45 hours of mandated DCF training within the first year.
• Gain 30 hours of in-service training per year.
• Obtain First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the safety and well-being of assigned children.
• Maintain classroom safety and appearance.
• Prepare meals and snacks for children.
• Communicate with families about children's activities.
• Assist with laundry and kitchen duties.

Education

45 hours of mandated DCF training

First Aid and CPR certification

Job description

About This Role

Become a part of the Trinity family as a teacher in our early childhood program and promote an award‑winning care and education that embraces families and is anchored in foundations of tradition. You can help the Trinity Child Development Center build strong families rooted in Christ’s love where families, creativity, teamwork, compassion, diversity and play are valued.

Nestled in downtown Orlando, Trinity Child Development Center provides a nurturing and educational environment for infants through VPK/Pre‑K‑5. Whether in our warm and cozy infant/toddler settings or home‑like preschool atmosphere, our parents know we wrap our children in loving arms. Our secure five‑acre campus provides ample space for our state‑of‑the‑art Child Development Center, sports field, and full‑size gym.

What You’ll Do

• Be familiar with and follow the Mission of the CDC and all its policies.
• Responsible for the safety, happiness, and well‑being of assigned children.
• Maintain classroom—including care of equipment, room safety checks, and general appearance.
• Be prompt, professional, and prepared.
• Write, post, implement, and/or assist in lesson planning and sharing with student families weekly.
• Carry out class objectives and contribute ideas.
• Keep an open line of communication with and provide positive feedback to parents and the Director.
• Serve meals and prepare snacks for children at feeding times (requires lifting children up to approx. 35 lbs.). Meal time is a time for conversation and communication. Teachers should sit and join them and have conversation.
• Ensure clean and safe feeding and play areas, disinfecting after feeding, art, and tabletop activities.
• Promote feelings of self‑esteem in children.
• Promote feelings of camaraderie with co‑workers.
• Be aware of the normal stages and phases of development in early childhood and be able to implement developmentally appropriate activities.
• Keep children clean and comfortable through regular diaper changing, hand washing, changing clothes and washing faces (may require lifting children up to approx. 30 lbs. onto a changing table).
• Bring to the Director’s attention any concerns pertaining to a child or family.
• Provide breaks to another classroom teacher as directed.
• Assist in laundry and kitchen duties.
• Handle discipline promptly and in accordance with the center’s Discipline policy.
• Communicate with families throughout the day for all children in your care regarding activities including feeding, toileting, napping, and play.

Requirements

• 45 hours of mandated DCF training completed within the first year.
• 30 hours of in‑service per year.
• First Aid and CPR certification.
• Additional training as prescribed by administration.

Benefits

• TEACH Scholarship
• Reimbursement for classes
• Tuition benefits