Preschool Teacher

Launchpad Preschool is looking to hire Preschool Teachers!

Benefits include:

• Flexible Hours
• Competitive Salaries
• Paid Holidays
• PTO
• Employee Discount
• Secure Facility

Qualifications, Skills, and Abilities

• Lead teachers must have CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education.
• Must meet basic requirements of local childcare regulatory agencies.
• Ability to relate positively with young children.
• Previous teaching or assistant teaching position with a public or private school system, a quality preschool, childcare center, or church nursery is preferred.
• Knowledge as a parent or in the previous work experience of the social, emotional and creative needs of young children.
• Must be able to lift up to 35 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time in connection with the supervision of children.
• Must be able to work shifts, holidays, early morning hours, and evening hours.
• Must be able to use an iPad, television, computer, and Microsoft Office software.

Responsibilities

• Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a class of children.
• Assesses each child’s developmental needs on an ongoing basis.
• Plans with the Director and implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule using the Your Center Name curriculum outlines and materials.
• Plans with the Director all required parent-teacher conferences and student evaluations.
• Provides a well-kept classroom that encourages creativity.
• Ensures that all class bulletin boards are current and provides the parents with an overview of the material taught in class.
• Provides the children with verbal praise and acceptance while providing clear and consistent expectations for the children’s behavior.
• Accepts responsibility for maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, common-use areas, and playgrounds.
• Assists and coordinates snacks, meals, nap time, and bathroom activities.
• Maintains The Launchpad Preschool professional attitude and work behavior.
• Assists in the other capacities as determined by the Director.
• Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions as determined by the Director.
• Observes all rules and regulations of The Launchpad Preschool and the local, state, or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, and care of children.
• Maintains overall professional personal appearances adhering to the guidelines offered in the training manual.

Upon Employment

• DCF Child Care 45 Hour credential or willing to obtain
• Prefer CDA or degree in Early Childhood Education
• CPR, AED, and First Aid training required.
• Must complete all necessary company employment and payroll forms.
• Must have a fingerprinting and/or criminal investigation report completed and passed.
• Must be able to pass drug testing

Personal Qualities

• Friendliness – Maintains a positive attitude towards others; alert to the moods and needs of others.
• Honesty – Truthful about hours, sick and personal leave, and other matters. Accepts responsibility for own errors. Respects the property of others.
• Integrity – Maintains wholesome interpersonal relationships free of gossip about other staff or parents.
• Punctuality – Keeps to the agreed schedule, arriving promptly and honoring time limits of relief periods.
• Dependability – Performs responsibilities as promised. Uses work hours for Center work. Self-motivated. Doesn’t abuse privileges.
• Positive Attitude – Refrains from complaining openly. Discusses concerns privately with a Director
• Appearance – Neat, well-groomed, appropriately dressed, poised, and well-mannered. Adheres to guidelines of the staff handbook.
• Patience – Exhibits self-control in dealing with others and avoids uncontrolled or abusive tone of voice.
• Enthusiastic – Projects evidence interest in the job.

Relationships with Children

• Individualization – Shows awareness of concern for personal differences among individuals in dealing with each child’s needs, interests, and capacities. Helps each child feel comfortable and unique with an individual greeting, hug, or pat upon arrival.
• Knowledge – Plans various activities developmentally appropriate to each age and accomplishment level, fostering exploration, investigation, and creativity.
• Resourcefulness - Demonstrates creativity in designing programs and in the use of materials.
• Flexibility - Able to work with individuals and groups of children equally well.
• Professional Manner – Uses appropriate language and relates behavior to growth and development. Helps children build self-esteem. Frequently bends to eye level when talking with children.
• Discipline – Provides guidance in a positive manner; uses non-punitive methods.
• Responsibility – Monitors and assesses, and watches child’s growth, development, and performance; notes changes; maintains appropriate records and provides reports.
• Tolerance – Treats all children equally, with respect, dignity, and empathy. Avoids prejudicial attitudes.
• Good Example – Portrays positive attitudes, including sharing, concern for others’ feelings, interest in individuals, cooperation, etc.

Professionalism

• Personal Growth – Committed to the idea of continuing personal and professional development. Pursues studies and/or reading to keep in the field of early childhood development.
• Loyalty – Supports the goals, objectives, and philosophy of Your Center Name. Adheres to policy and procedures.
• Integrity – Respects confidentiality of information.
• Cooperation – Committed to the concept of teamwork, shares ideas, materials, and services. Works in a comfortable manner with peers, supervisors, and assistants. Offers guidance in positive ways. Willing to share responsibilities and assume others’ tasks in emergencies.
• Friendliness – Maintains a friendly but professional relationship with parents and co-workers.
• Tolerance – Treats all parents equally and without favoritism, accepting all at their individual levels. Respects others’ rights to their individual ideas and points of view.
• Receptive – Willing to accept and accommodate new ideas.

Overall Concern and Awareness

• Safety and Health – Gives primary consideration to the health and safety of the children at all times.
• Organization – Keeps materials and equipment well ordered, presenting a neat and attractive appearance in the facility.
• Responsible – Respects the use and care of materials and equipment, avoiding waste. Assumes personal responsibility for minor environmental problems overlooked by others.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $21.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• No weekends

Application Question(s):

• Do you have your DCF 45 Hours?
• Do you have a current background screening?
• Do you have an active CDA?

Ability to Relocate:

• Melbourne, FL 32934: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person