Teacher - Infants and Toddlers

JOB DESCRIPTION: TEACHER, NURSERY/TODDLERS (Infants 6 weeks to 24 months)

Position Summary:
As an Teacher, you will help with planning lessons and instructing children in activities according to approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development. You will also be responsible for maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Sets up and maintain the classroom to ensure a safe, fun and age appropriate learning environment.
• Take appropriate steps to clean and sanitize classroom, materials, and restrooms.
• Be a team player; work well with others.
• Flexible work schedule when needed. Reliable Attendance.
• Supervise the children as required by the Center and state regulations.
• Plan and conduct parent conferences; provide daily written feedback to parents as appropriate.
• Maintain confidentiality of all information on children and their families.
• Lift up to 40 lbs.

Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
• Must be able to meet state background check requirements.
• Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum
• Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations
• Ability to obtain training in CPR/First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, Food Safety Handling, and other training required.
• Must be willing to obtain a minimum of 24 in-service training hours per year
• Must be Fluent in English

Education Requirements:

• High School Diploma or GED
• DCF Transcript showing the following are completed:
  • Part I (30 hours)
  • Part II (10 hours)
  • Early Literacy for Children Birth to Three (5 hours)

Florida Teaching Requirements:

• DCF Child Care Facility Training Requirements

Experience required:

• 1 - 3 years teaching experience

Employer Paid Benefits:

• Set schedule, Monday-Friday
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Holiday Pay
• Bereavement Pay
• 50% discount on childcare
• 401(k) savings plan plus 5% employer contribution
• Annual review with bonus eligibility
• MedCare Complete 24/7/365 access to board certified physicians
• Paid trainings CPR/First Aid, Food Handler Safety, and more
• $50 In-service training allowance
• TEACH Scholarship eligibility

Employer and Employee Paid Benefits - Contribution required from both:

• MedCare Complete 24/7/365 - family plan
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Cash Indemnity Plans
• Life Insurance

Salary:

• Based on experience

HOW TO APPLY:
If interested, please apply in person.
Discovery Point Seven Hills
100 Seven Hills Drive, Spring Hill, FL 34609
(352) 686-0728