Lead 3-Year-Old Teacher

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At Orlando Children’s Academy, 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!
This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts. The pay is $16.50 per hour depending upon experience and qualifications. This position is onsite at our center located: 1555 Americana Blvd, Orlando FL, 32839.
The Lead 3-Year-Old Teacher develops a cohesive teaching team, coordinates the curriculum, and manages the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom while implementing a curriculum that is appropriate for 3-year-olds. 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 serve as a model and mentor, leader in the classroom, champion a team environment, and provide fun-filled learning opportunities while making a positive impact on the lives of our children.
What You’ll Do:

• Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with both center’s vision and state and local/state requirements
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for younger preschool children
• Encourage children to develop a community-spirited classroom through sharing, caring and self-regulation
• Develop a well-balanced schedule of activities including learning, playing, diapering/potty training, eating, and napping

What We Need from You:

• ​​​​​​​Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
• 45 DCF hours required; CDA preferred
• Minimum of 1 -2 years of professional early childhood education or experience
• Must clear a full level II DCF 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
• Demonstrate empathy and patience in difficult situations while being Cheerful, enthusiastic, and engaging in the workplace

Why You’ll Love Working for Us:

• Paid holidays
• 401K
• Professional Development Assistance

Orlando Children’s Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.