Teacher Two Year Olds

Position Summary:
As a Teacher, you will help in the lesson planning and activity coordination according to approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment. In addition, you will promote and participate in all center functions, communicate with, and develop positive relationships with all family members.

Duties:

• Be able to work as a team and have a willingness to learn
• Adherence to all State and Discovery Point policies and regulations
• Communicate in a friendly, professional manner with parents, staff, and management
• Maintain a welcoming, upbeat, positive atmosphere in classroom
• Reliable attendance

Essential Functions / Job Responsibilities:

• Treats the children with dignity and respect, displaying friendly, enthusiastic, and caring behavior.
• Provide developmentally appropriate activities.
• Reports any injuries or accidents to Management immediately and completes necessary forms.
• Directly supervise the children as required by the Center and state regulations.
• Participates with children in activities in classroom and playgrounds appropriate.
• Provides daily feedback to parents as appropriate and maintains confidentiality.
• Attends all staff meetings, training sessions, meetings, and programs.
• Commitment to complete annual state licensing training requirements.
• Must be fluent in English

Qualifications:

• Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
• Must be able to meet state background check requirements.
• Ability to obtain training in CPR/First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, Food Safety Handling, and other training required.

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 State Teaching Requirements:
DCF Child Care Facility Training Requirements

Experience required:

• 1 - 2 years teaching experience
• At least 1 employment reference and 2 personal references

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