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Form of workAre you seeking a position at a fast growing private Christian Preschool? We are excited to announce that our NEW preschool campus in North Stuart opens soon!We are looking for enthusiastic Early Childhood Educators who will thrive in our Classical Christian education environment.
Our Early Childhood Educators are compassionate and strive to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning. Treasure Coast Christian Academy (TCCA) is the school ministry of Family Church. Family Church is a growing network of neighborhood churches and Classical Christian schools in South Florida. Come join our growing team!
This position reports to the Campus Director Preschool
Required
Preferred
General Responsibilities
Physical Requirements
School employees are eligible to participate in Family Church benefits with discounted childcare. Family Church benefits for employees include:
Our Early Childhood Educators are compassionate and strive to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning. Treasure Coast Christian Academy (TCCA) is the school ministry of Family Church. Family Church is a growing network of neighborhood churches and Classical Christian schools in South Florida. Come join our growing team!
This position reports to the Campus Director Preschool
Required
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Must be 18 years of age or older.
- Must pass drug test and DCF Clearinghouse background check.
- Staff Credentials with Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) Instructor Qualification.
Preferred
- Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
- Knowledge of Florida Early Learning Standards and the ability to implement it.
- Certified or working toward certification in one of the following: Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, Early Childhood Professional Certificate (ECPC), Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC), or Florida Child Care Staff Credential Verification.
General Responsibilities
- Structure a developmentally appropriate educational experience in the classroom using methods such as storytelling, games, and activities.
- Teach students to follow rules and procedures in the classroom and school.
- Monitor students' progress throughout the year and evaluate preparedness for the next education level.
- Communicate all progress and concerns with tact and professionalism to parents and the director.
- Build and maintain positive relationships with parents.
- Enforce safety and security standards for children, staff, and visitors.
- Maintain required paperwork for individual student files, attendance, incident reports, and other necessary records.
- Successful completion of in-service Childcare Training Credential hours will be required by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) trainings.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking throughout the classroom.
- Must be able to lift up to 45 pounds at a time.
- Must be able to sit and stand on the floor throughout the day, and bend, kneel, or squat to be at eye level with children.
School employees are eligible to participate in Family Church benefits with discounted childcare. Family Church benefits for employees include:
- Employer-paid basic life insurance for three times annual salary
- Employer-paid short-term and long-term disability
- Employer-paid healthcare Consumerism Card, including health advocacy and Teledoc
- Employer and employee shared healthcare coverage
- Retirement benefit after one year of service
- Dental, Vision and Voluntary Life available
- Holidays as per School academic calendar
- Two weeks of school assigned vacation
- Child enrollment based on length of service
