Overview:
Join our team at Grace Garden Academy, a Christian daycare center dedicated to providing a nurturing environment for children. We are currently seeking passionate and dedicated individuals to fill Lead teacher roles within our center. As a member of our team, you will have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of children by providing them with a safe, loving, and educational environment. If you are looking to work in a supportive and faith-based community, we would love to hear from you.

Expectations:

• Ability to create and implement engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children in the classroom
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
• Able to be a team player
• Excellent classroom management skills
• Foster a positive and inclusive classroom environment
• Patience, empathy, and a genuine love for children
• Ability to adapt teaching strategies to meet the needs of individual students
• Promote social, emotional, cognitive, spiritual, and physical development
• Maintain open communication with parents and guardians regarding their child
• Shows initiative
• Collaborate with other teachers and staff members to create a cohesive learning environment

Requirements:

• High School or Equivalent (Required)
• DCF 45 hour training (Preferred)
• Must be able to pass a background check
• CPR/ First Aide
• Prompt and regular attendance
• Previous childcare work experience (Preferred)

Job Type: Full Time, 40 hours/week

Hours: 8 Hours

Schedule: Monday - Friday

Benefits:

• Employee Discount
• Professional Development Assistance
• Flexible Schedule
• Paid Time Off

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $12.50 - $15.00 per hour

Experience:

• Childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Ocala, FL 34472 (Required)

Work Location: In person