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Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At ELSSA, our mission is to serve families in our community. The Early Learning Shared Services Alliance (ELSSA) is a network of childcare centers and home-based childcare providers who focus on providing high quality early childhood education. We have several open teaching and administrative positions across the ELSSA schools, and we will help you find the position that is right for you. If you are passionate about the development of young children and are looking to advance your career in early childhood education, apply now for one of our preschools’ open positions or reach out to our dedicated recruiter D'Andra 407-794-0487 with any questions!
This is a year-round full-time teaching position with a flexible schedule based on the programs’ operational hours, ideally Monday to Friday. The pay is $16 – 20 per hour depending on experience and qualifications such as industry credentials. This position is onsite at our center located here in Orlando, FL – Orange County
The Elementary Teacher and Elementary Teacher Assistant plans and implements curriculum, serves as a model and mentor, and coordinates engaging developmental activities for children. You’ll have the chance to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, develop positive self-esteem and confidence, and support children’s growth and success.
Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
- Team members that serve as industry peer mentors
- Growth Opportunities
- Tuition reimbursement for degree in Early Childhood Education through T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship
- Full- Time opportunities with Weekends Off
- Continuing Education Assistant: Professional Development Opportunities
What You’ll Do:
- Responsible for the supervision of children and management of a well-ordered classroom environment that ensures safety, cleanliness, and wellbeing.
- Provide an appropriate educational atmosphere that creates a positive learning experience, encourages student participation, and promotes the development of positive self-esteem and confidence.
- Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by preparing weekly lesson plans that comply with defined academic goals and learning standards.
- Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth.
- Maintain portfolios on each child to include evaluations, antidotal notes, and progress reports in all academic work and relationships.
- Supervise meals complying with rules and regulations defined by program, USDA, and the children’s needs.
- Update bulletin boards with appropriate monthly theme, lesson plan overview, parent / student highlights, classroom newsletter, pertinent information.
- Label, organize, and keep tract of children’s personal belonging.
- Clean classroom, bathroom, and sanitize equipment daily.
- Lead by example and encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching.
- Participate in staff meetings, parent conferences, and school functions.
- Follow all policies and regulations defined by state and local agencies.
- Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement.
What We Need from You:
• High School Diploma and/or degree in early childhood education or Elementary Education
• State Teaching Certificate preferred
• FL DCF 45 hours required
• FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to Dbrown@source2.com. You can retrieve the transcript from
https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/studentsite/admin/signin
• Must clear a level II background check
• Minimum of 1 -2 years of professional early childhood education or experience
• Cheerful, enthusiastic, and engaging in the workplace
• Demonstrate empathy and patience in difficult situations
• First-Aid / CPR Certification required within 90 days of employment
ELSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.
