Job Description
Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At The Learning Tree Academy of Palm Bay, 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 that works 9am - 6pm, Monday to Friday. The pay is $13 -15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This position works onsite at our center located: 207 Emerson Dr. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907.
Why You’ll Love Working With Us:
- Simple IRA and match up to 3% of base salary after 90 days,
- Financial literacy and coaching, offers AFLAC
- 11 federal holidays and any 4 closed holidays are paid
- Paid winter break
- Professional development assistance
The Toddler Teacher plans and implements curriculum, serves as a model and mentor, and coordinates engaging developmental activities for children ages 1 to 2 years old. You’ll have the opportunity to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, and support the growth and success of children.
What You’ll Do:
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing 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 activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth
• Maintain a personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
What We Need from You:
• High School Diploma or GED and/or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
• FL DCF 45 hours required with a CDA required preferably
• FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to moconnor@source2.com. You can retrieve the transcript from
https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/studentsite/admin/signin
• Must clear a DCF level II background check
• At least 1 year of professional early childhood training and 1 year of childcare experience preferred
• CPR Certification and Child Development Associate Certification preferred
The Learning Tree Academy of Palm Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.