Child Development Associate (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Young World Physical Education; Wesley Chapel (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County Schools in Wesley Chapel, FL, is seeking a Child Development Associate for the 2026-2027 school year to support Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten classrooms at Veterans Elementary School.

The role is full-time with 196 days per year and benefits, starting date immediately, and requires state-mandated training and a CDA credential.

The job emphasizes compliance with regulations and helping children develop readiness skills in a supportive educational environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of 15-hours of state-required Emergent Literacy Course and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten
• OR
• Completion of Reading Endorsement Competency I and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

Responsibilities

• Deliver childcare and support for school readiness skills in the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.

Job description

Child Development Associate (2026-2027) *Anticipated Vacancy*

Pasco County Schools Veterans Elementary School - Wesley Chapel, Florida Open in Google Maps

This job is also posted in Florida Department of Education , and Pasco County School District

Job Details

Job ID: 5881182

Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted: Aug 11, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

OPEN UNTIL FILLED

Estimated Start: Immediately

Location: Veterans Elementary School, 26940 Progress Parkway, Wesley Chapel, FL. 33544

School Related Personnel (SRP)

196 Days Per Year

Full Time, Benefit Eligible

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for delivery of appropriate childcare and support for school readiness skills to children in the Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten program, including the provision of comprehensive services to ensure compliance with state, federal and local regulations.

EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Completion of 15-hours of state-required Emergent Literacy Course and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten
• OR
• Completion of Reading Endorsement Competency I and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential

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BACKGROUND SCREENING

Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.

For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.

Position Type: Full-Time

Job Categories:

Instructional Support > Individual Aide

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Pasco County Schools
• 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd.
• Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]

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