Preschool Teacher - Immokalee (7491)

THE SALVATION ARMY A GEORGIA CORP; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 48,482,000 - 60,574,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Healthcare Bundle Plan

Retirement Plan

Discounted Childcare

Job summary

The Salvation Army Naples Corps in Naples, FL is seeking a preschool teacher who will provide care and development activities for children, plan and teach age-appropriate classes, and maintain records. The role requires diligence in hygiene, safety, and program delivery with attention to state licensing standards.

Required include a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of teaching child development in a church or preschool, or an equivalent combination.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of experience teaching child development programs in a church or pre-school, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Provides pre-school services for children including personal care, hygiene, learning and development activities and specialized programs; plans, develops, and teaches pre-school classes; prepares and maintains records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of childcare property.
• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in a safe, clean, and healthy environment.
• Develops and implements age-appropriate lesson plans and activities; utilizes teacher-made materials.
• Monitors and supervises children during indoor and outdoor activities.

Skills

Child development knowledge

Lesson planning

Classroom instruction

Record keeping

Education

High school diploma or GED

Two years teaching child development programs

DCF staff credential / certifications (see list)

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: FLA-Naples Corps - Naples, FL 34104
Salary Range: $16.91 - $21.14 Hourly
Job Category: Education
Schedule/Hours: M – F 9:00 pm – 5:30 pm - 40 hours a week

This position is responsible for:

Provides pre-school services for children including personal care, hygiene, learning and development activities and specialized programs; plans, develops, and teaches pre-school classes; prepares and maintains records; maintains cleanliness and orderliness of childcare property.

Key Responsibilities

• Provides constant care for the needs of the children in an efficient, clean, loving, safe, secure, and healthy manner.
• Develops and implements lesson plans which are age-group program specific; utilizes age-group appropriate discovery areas, enriched with program-specific activities, including teacher-made materials and hands-on activities.
• Provides opportunities for physical and mental stimulation through both inside and outside learning activities.
• Organizes and supervises recreational activities; observes, monitors, and supervises children on the playground

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

• Ability to lift, hold, and carry children on a regular basis (up to 50 lbs.).
• Duties are usually performed by combinations of sitting, standing, and walking on a frequent change basis.
• Work is performed in a normal pre-school environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Holidays
• Healthcare Bundle Plan
• Retirement Plan
• Discounted Childcare and more!

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or G.E.D. required, and
• two years experience teaching child development programs in a church or pre-school, or
• any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications

• Valid state driver's license
• C.P.R. and First Aid Certification
• Health Card Certification
• DCF Staff Credential
• 45 Hour DCF training (Required within first year of employment)

*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit: B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

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