PBCA Preschool Teachers and Assistants - North Stuart

Palm-Beach-Christian-Academy; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Dental and Vision

Retirement benefit

Paid holidays

Tuition benefit

Life insurance

Job summary

Palm Beach Christian Academy in West Palm Beach, FL, seeks enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators for Preschool Teachers and Assistants. The roles are part-time and full-time, reporting to the Campus Director, in a classical Christian education environment.

Candidates will create developmentally appropriate experiences, assess progress, and communicate with parents. Qualifications include a high school diploma and the ability to pass DCF checks, with preferred classroom leadership and Florida

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must pass drug test and DCF background check.
• Successful completion of in-service Childcare Training Credential hours per DCF.

Responsibilities

• Structure developmentally appropriate classroom experiences using storytelling, games and activities.
• Teach students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
• Monitor progress and evaluate preparedness for the next education level.
• Communicate progress and concerns with tact to parents and director.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents.
• Enforce safety and security standards for children, staff and visitors.
• Maintain required paperwork for student files, attendance and incident reports.
• Complete in-service Childcare Training Credential hours as required by DCF.

Skills

Early childhood education

Classroom management

Communication with parents

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

PBCA Preschool Teachers and Assistants - North Stuart

Palm Beach Christian Academy West Palm Beach, Florida, United States

About this position

**SALARY $17.51 PER HOUR** Are you seeking a position at a fast growing private Christian school? We are looking for enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators (Preschool Teachers and Assistants) who will thrive in our classical Christian education environment. Our teachers are compassionate and strive to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning. The Palm Beach Christian Academy (PBCA) is the school ministry of Family Church. Family Church is a growing network of neighborhood churches and classical Christian schools in South Florida. Come join our growing team! We are looking for part-time and full-time position.

This position reports to the Campus Director.

Responsibilities

• Structure a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities.
• Teach students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
• Monitor students’ progress throughout the year and evaluate preparedness for the next education level.
• Communicate all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with parents.
• Enforce safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
• Maintain required paperwork for individual student files, attendance, incident reports, and other necessary records.
• Successful completion of in-service Childcare Training Credential hours will be required by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) trainings.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• Must pass drug test and DCF Clearinghouse background check.

Preferred

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Knowledge of Florida Early Learning Standards and the ability to implement it.
• Certified or working toward certification in one of the following: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC), Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC), or Florida Child Care Staff Credential Verification.

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the classroom.
• Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
• Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.

Full-time Employee Benefits

• Employer and employee shared healthcare coverage with employer funded declining balance debit card.
• Employer and employee shared Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life.
• Employer-paid Consumerism Card, including health advocacy and Teladoc telemedicine.
• Employer-paid retirement benefit after one year of service, with 5% employer contribution.
• Two weeks of school assigned vacation.
• Paid holidays.
• Child enrollment tuition benefit.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance for three times annual salary.
• Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability.

Salary Information

$17.51 - $17.51Hourly Wage