Preschool Teacher

The JOY FM; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals Southwest Florida in Sarasota, FL seeks an energetic caregiver to support toddlers and preschoolers aged 15 months to 2 years in a safe, clean environment. Direct care and supervision focus on physical, social, emotional, and educational development.

You will develop developmentally appropriate activities, maintain safety, and communicate progress to families while assisting with classroom administration and compliance with DCF and local coalitions.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• DCF training: 40+5 hours within 60 days of employment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate preschool activities.
• Supervise and care for toddlers and preschoolers aged 15 months to 2 years.
• Maintain safety and cleanliness; complete classroom logs monthly.
• Communicate with parents about progress and classroom expectations.
• Prepare portfolios and ensure compliance with DCF, coalitions, and school boards.

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Description:
Easterseals Southwest Florida seeks an energetic person who enjoys working with Toddlers and preschoolers ages fifteen (15) months to two (2) years old! If you have the patience to assist with the direct care and supervision of the children in the center and provide for their physical, social, emotional, and educational needs in a safe, clean, and stimulating environment - you are the perfect candidate.

• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate preschool programs for young children.
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual, and social/emotional needs of the children in the program
• Ensure equipment and facility are clean, well maintained, and safe at all times
• Responsible for completing the classroom cleaning log with classroom staff and submitting it to the office each month

Supervise children in the center.

• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance
• Implement positive discipline when required
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Observe children and make notes of progress
• Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner

DCF Definition of Direct Supervision: SUPERVISION OF CHILDREN The knowledge of and accounting for the activity and whereabouts of each child in care and the proximity of staff to children at all times assuring immediate intervention of staff to safeguard a child from harm.

Communicate with parents/guardians.

• Discuss children’s development with parents/guardians

Maintain program administration.

• Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities, and their child’s progress
• Conduct semi-annual parent/teacher conferences with the Lead Teacher
• Maintain a portfolio and developmental assessment for each child in your class
• Prepare, maintain, and ensure the classroom meets compliance mandates for the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Manatee, Charlotte and Sarasota County Early Learning Coalitions, Manatee and Sarasota School Boards, and USDA inspections.
• Comply with Easter Seals policies and procedures utilizing the highest standards of personal and professional ethics and behavior.
• Demonstrate good judgment, diplomacy, courtesy, and effective communication while working at Easter Seals or when representing the organization.
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications:
Qualifications: Education: Required: High School Diploma or GED and mandated 40+5 hours of training by the Department of Children and Families (DCF). Must complete training in Developmentally Appropriate Practices for the age of the classroom being taught (Infant/Toddler Children, Preschool, or School Age) within 60 days of employment.