Preschool Assistant Teacher

Kids In Distress Inc; Oakland Park (FL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Kids In Distress Inc. seeks passionate preschool teachers for infants through VPK, using the Creative Curriculum as the base for learning and planning. The team emphasizes hands-on, fun experiences to enrich early education.

Candidates should have 45 DCF hours and a preferred CDA or equivalent credential, with 1+ year of childcare experience and a high school diploma or GED. Background screening is required by the state of Florida.

Qualifications

• Must have a High School diploma or GED
• Must have the 40-45 hours DCF Childcare Licensing training (Part 1 & 2)
• Staff Credential and/or CDA or FCCPC credential preferred
• One (1) or more years of experience working in a child care facility

Skills

1+ year experience

Hands-on teaching

CPR First Aid

Education

High School diploma or GED

DCF 40-45 hours training

Staff Credential or CDA/FCCPC preferred

Associate's or Bachelor's in ECE

Job description

Our preschool is now seeking wonderfully passionate and motivated teachers to join our team (infants through VPK). Our school uses the Creative Curriculum as a base for our learning and planning. We believe that children should have as many hands on, fun experiences as they can to enrich their love of learning.

Our standards are high and our teachers need to have their 45 DCF hours as well as a preferred CDA or Credentials to join our team.

Skills/ Requirements

• Must have a High School diploma or GED
• Must have the 40-45 hours DCF Childcare Licensing training (Part 1 & 2)
• Staff Credential and/or CDA or FCCPC credential preferred
• One (1) or more years of experience working in a child care facility

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education
• Two (2) or more years of experience working with infants through pre-kindergarten in a child care facility
• Advanced training in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse and/or Child Development

Notice to Applicants

This position requires background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information about background screening requirements, visit: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Kids In Distress is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, a Drug Free Workplace and requires drug testing.