Lead Teacher

Homepreschl; Florida; On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time employment

Paid time off

Job summary

Homepreschl in New York is seeking a dedicated preschool teacher to guide young learners toward intellectual and creative growth. You will deliver a calm, engaging curriculum and build strong relationships with students and their families.

The role requires CPR/First Aid, DCF 40 hours or CDA, and experience in childcare. You will support a safe, organized classroom, promote growth, and assist with activities including potty training.

Qualifications

• DCF 40hrs or active CDA credential or credentialed staff requirements
• CPR and First Aid required
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or related fields
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build rapport with children
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to use a computer with basic proficiency
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Responsibilities

• Instruct preschool-aged children to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Implement curriculum tailored to each child's needs
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Communicate growth and progress to parents
• Maintain health, safety, and a clean, organized classroom
• Must lift up to 40 pounds and work indoors or outdoors
• Must assume low postures for safe engagement with children
• Potty train children

Skills

Excellent written and verbal comms

Rapport with children

Positive and patient demeanor

Computer proficiency

English language skills

Education

High school or equivalent

DCF 40hrs or CDA Credential

Tools

Computer

Job description

Responsibilities

• Instruct preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote intellectual and creative growth
• Implement curriculum in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child
• Establish and maintain positive relationships with students and parents
• Communicate with parents on students' growth and progress
• Maintain the health and safety of all students
• Maintain a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors
• Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity with children
• Must be able to potty train children

Qualifications

• Must possess minimum DCF 40hrs or active Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential or meet credentialed staff requirements
• CPR and First Aid required
• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build rapport with children
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Must be able to use a computer with basic proficiency
• Ability to speak, read, and write English
• Must be at least 21 years of age

Job Type: Full-time

Paid time off

Schedule

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime

Education

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience

• Early Childhood Education: 3 year (Preferred)
• Childcare: 3 year (Preferred)

License/Certification

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• First Aid Certification (Preferred)
• DCF 45 hrs (Required)