PreSchool Teacher FT

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated PreSchool Teacher to provide quality early childhood education services to children in a nurturing environment. In this full-time role, you will develop and implement engaging lesson plans that promote exploration and creativity while ensuring compliance with state guidelines and safety regulations. Your ability to foster positive relationships with children and their families will be crucial in creating a supportive learning atmosphere. If you are passionate about early childhood education and thrive in a dynamic setting, this position offers a fulfilling opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the lives of young learners.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of D.C.F., NAEYC, and School Readiness Coalition requirements.
• Experience in implementing Creative Curriculum and Florida Standards.

Responsibilities

• Educate children with developmentally appropriate lesson plans.
• Maintain positive relationships with children and parents.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Positive Reinforcement

Open Communication

Organizing

Planning

Flexibility

Sensitivity

Nurturing of Children

Education

Degree in Early Childhood Education

Tools

Teaching Strategy GOLD Assessment

Creative Curriculum

Job description

POSITION: PreSchool Teacher
REPORTS TO: Director of Early Childhood Development
STATUS: Full Time Hourly

OVERVIEW: Provide quality early childhood education services to the residential children who utilize the childcare facilities in accordance with Coalition for the Homeless policies and State guidelines.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Knowledge of D.C.F., NAEYC, and School Readiness Coalition requirements, Health and Safety Regulations.
• Required Skills: Early Childhood Education, Positive Reinforcement, Open Communication, Organizing, Planning, Flexibility, Sensitivity, and Nurturing of Children.
• Knowledge on how to implement Creative Curriculum and Florida Standards into lesson plans.
• Knowledge on using Teaching Strategy GOLD Assessment for assessments on the children.

PRIMARY DUTIES:

Teaching

• Educate and guide children in developmentally appropriate lesson plans allowing them to explore and create their own projects.
• Include multi-culture activities in lesson plans.
• Model and explain positive reinforcement and discipline principles, including redirection.
• Prepare children for entrance into the VPK Program.
• Follow & Create developmentally appropriate lesson plans that include but are not limited to Language Arts, Art & Creativity, Sensory, Music, Science, Math, Physical Education, Dramatic Play, Positive Self Esteem, and Self Awareness.
• Allow children to explore their learning centers.
• Maintain Positive Classroom Management.
• Attend All Staff Meetings.
• Attend Workshops/Classes to obtain 10 Hours State Mandated In-Service Hours.
• Follow the Classroom Daily Schedule.

Interaction

• Greet all Parents, Children, and Visitors in the Center.
• Establish positive relationships with the children and parents.
• Maintain open communication with the parents and keep them informed of their child’s progress.
• Always have something positive to share daily with the Parents.
• Maintain and complete the children’s Daily Reports to be given to Parents at the end of the day.
• Talk to the children in a positive tone at their level. Play and attend to the child’s needs.

Health and Safety

• Maintain and follow all of Florida’s Department of Children’s and Families, Florida Health Department, and Fire Safety Mandates and Laws at all times.
• Report all issues/accidents immediately to the Director.
• Report all broken and/or faulty equipment immediately to the Director.
• Enforce and model to the children proper hand washing.
• Inspect the playground daily before using it for safety issues: Ant beds, wasp nests, broken toys, trash, standing water, etc. Issues must be reported immediately to the Director.
• Ensure children are clean at all times, including wiping noses, cleaning faces and hands throughout the day, and changing diapers frequently.
• Disinfect changing tables after each use.
• Wear and change gloves after each child.
• Keep all children’s bedding and clothes separated.

Housekeeping/Facility Maintenance

• Disinfect toys and tables daily.
• Prepare and use fresh bleach water solution daily.
• Wash bedding twice weekly or more often if needed.
• Wipe shelves weekly.
• Keep toys organized and stocked in learning centers.
• Notify Director ahead of time for supplies needed.
• Sweep and mop floors daily.
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms daily.
• Ensure bathrooms are always supplied with toilet paper.
• Ensure all sinks have hand soap and paper towels, and trash is emptied daily.

Scheduling

• The scheduling is done with the needs of the Center.
• Flexibility with scheduling; no set schedule.
• Flexibility in teaching at both centers is a must. Notify Director 2 weeks ahead for scheduled appointments.
• Notify Director immediately if arriving late for work or if ill so the Center can be properly staffed for ratios.

The Coalition for the Homeless of Central Florida