Teacher - Preschool (Gr PK 1-3) - 997640

Nova Southeastern University; Fort Lauderdale (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Nova Southeastern University is hiring a Teacher for Preschool (Grades PK 1-3) to provide developmentally appropriate experiences for children and support for parents. The role requires a Bachelor's degree and entails curriculum planning and classroom management in a vibrant educational environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Tuition waiver

Retirement plan

Medical and dental plans

Qualifications

• Requires Bachelor's Degree or 12 credits in relevant field.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Completion of specific child abuse and literacy training within set timeframes.

Responsibilities

• Plans and implements appropriate curriculum.
• Establishes safe classroom and playground environments.
• Maintains communication with parents and staff.

Skills

Class management

Curriculum planning

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

Primary Purpose

To provide quality developmentally appropriate social and learning experiences for young children. To provide current information and support for parents.

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience.

Pay Basis: Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No

Essential Job Functions

This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.

• Plans and implements an appropriate curriculum.
• Establishes an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.
• Demonstrates effective class management.
• Designs and develops learning materials.
• Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with participating parents and coworkers.
• Fulfills work obligations including: promptness, staff meetings, open house attendance, and parent orientations.
• Maintains a professional posture regarding program participants, co-workers, and administration.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required.
  
  

Job Requirements

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to lift, carry, and put down up to fifty (50) pounds on a continuous basis. Repeated lifting and placing down of children required.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Successful completion of the FDLE Background Screening.

• Must complete prior to the first day of employment the on-line Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training (4-hour course).
• Must complete within ninety (90) days of hire the state mandated Early Literacy for Children Birth to Three childcare trainings (5-hour course).
• Complete yearly in-service trainings provided by the NSU University School Preschool.
  
  

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required: In field or 12 credits in field

Required Experience: None

Preferred Qualifications

• Valid State of Florida Certification Certificate.
• Master's Degree.
• One (1) year of successful experience in teaching.
  
  

Is this a safety sensitive position? No

Background Screening Required? Yes

Pre-Employment Conditions

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

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  Education and Training

• Industries

  Higher Education

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