Assistant Preschool Teacher

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At The Learning Place Academy Orlando, our mission is to serve families in our community by providing high quality education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation, apply today to become a part of our team!

The Assistant Preschool Teacher develops a cohesive teaching team, coordinates the curriculum, and manages the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. The Teacher in this role should be high energy and able to work well with staff, students, and parents. You’ll have the opportunity to be a leader in the classroom, champion a team environment, and provide fun-filled learning opportunities while making a positive impact on the lives of children.
This position is Full Time scheduled 9 AM -6 PM Monday – Friday. The pay is $15+ per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This role is onsite at our center located: 1616 Conway Gardens Road, Orlando FL 32806

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

•   Bi-Weekly Pay
•    Tuition Incentives for Children of Staff
•    Employee of the Month Recognition
•    Professional Development Assistance
•    Yearly Bonus Structure

What You’ll Do:

• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by creating classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example and encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching Plan individual and group age-appropriate exercises to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Ensure all Center policies and state regulations are met

What We Need from You:

• High School Diploma, Degree in related field of study
• 45 DCF Hours credential; please email transcripts to aracicot@source2.com. You can retrieve the transcript from https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/studentsite/admin/signin.
• 1 year of professional early childhood education or experience preferred
• Must clear a full DCF Level 2 background check
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills
• ​​​​Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed
• Effective in communicating with both students and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns
• CPR, First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher Certification completion within 30 days of employment
• ​​​​​​​Fluent in both English and Spanish is a plus

The Learning Place Academy Orlando is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants