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 Part Time position with a schedule Monday - Friday between 8am -12:30p. The pay is $13 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This is an onsite role at our center location: 207 Emerson Dr. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907
The Substitute Teachers supports the Teachers and the Director by helping to create a caring and safe environment for the children and assisting in activities to improve the overall care and quality of education. The Substitute Teachers observes and documents children’s interest and progress, and relays that information back to parents and staff. Substitute Teachers are responsible for implementing developmentally appropriate activities based on children’s interests and needs under the direction of the Teacher and the Director.
What You’ll Do:
• Assist in the implementation of curricula activities and encourage participation by children.
• Actively engage in activities; manage cleanliness, maintenance, and availability of classroom materials.
• Maintain frequent communications with parents through informal discussions and progress reports.
• Encourage self-help and good hygiene through behavior modeling.
• Help ensure smooth, daily transition from home to childcare center.
• Follow all center policies and state regulations.
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
Why You’ll Love Working for Us:
• Medical and Dental via Aflac
• Christmas Holiday off after 90 days of employment
• Professional development assistance
What We Need from You:
• High School Diploma or GED and/or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
• Minimum of 30 Credits in ECE, 45 DCF hours, and CDA required
• Must clear a level II background check
• At least 1 year of professional early childhood training/experience and 1 year of childcare experience preferred
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills
• Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed
• Effective in communicating with both students and parents to meet the needs of the children.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
Temp to Permanent Opportunity
COVID-19 considerations: To keep our staff, students, and families as safe as possible, we follow strict sick policy. COVID test required prior to start
The Learning Tree Academy of Palm Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.
Text " learningtreepb” to 25000 to Apply!!