Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At ELSSA, our mission is to serve families in our community. The Early Learning Shared Services Alliance (ELSSA) is a network of childcare centers and home-based childcare providers who focus on providing high quality early childhood education. We have several open teaching and administrative positions across the ELSSA schools, and we will help you find the position that is right for you. If you are passionate about the development of young children and are looking to advance your career in early childhood education, apply now for one of our preschools’ open positions reach out to Mary at 689-205-8026 to become a part of world-class innovation team of professionals!

This is a position that works a flexible schedule based on program operation hours, ideally Monday to Friday. The pay is $11 -14 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This position is onsite at our center located here in Palm Bay, FL – Brevard County 

Our Afterschool Counselors guide and help develop our youth in multiple facets of life including academics, communication, sociability, and independence. You’ll have the chance to work as a team member and be a role model for children by serving as a mentor and coach, facilitating outdoor activities, providing homework help, encouraging self-confidence, and more. The Afterschool Counselor also participates in outdoor games like kickball, dodgeball, soccer, and basketball with children.

 Why You’ll Love Working for Us:
• Team members that serve as industry peer mentors
• Continuing Education Assistant: Professional development for growth opportunities
• Tuition reimbursement for degree in Early Childhood Education through T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship 
• Part - Time and Full- Time opportunities with Weekends Off

What You’ll Do:
• Promote positive self-image by listening, responding, and encouraging independence 
• 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
• Responsible for the supervision of children and management of a well-ordered classroom environment that ensures safety, cleanliness, and wellbeing.
• Guide children in self-regulation using Techniques from Conscious Discipline 
• Work with children in activities including both indoor and outdoor game 
• Participate in staff meetings, parent conference, and school functions.
• Assist children with homework 

What We Need from You:
• High School Diploma or GED
• Willingness to obtain DCF 45 hours within 90 days of employment 
• Must clear a level II background check
• Some professional early childhood training/experience
• CPR (cardiopulmonary resuscitation), First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher Certification completion within 30 days of employment 
• Cheerful, enthusiastic, and engaging in the workplace 
• Demonstrate empathy and patience in demanding situations 
• Strong communication skills and technology use skills 
• Effective in communicating with both students and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concern 
• Fluent in both English and Spanish is a Plus 

ELSSA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants