What are the responsibilities and job description for the Preschool Teacher position at First Presbyterian Preschool?
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Training & development
Preschool Teacher
First Presbyterian Preschool – Sarasota, FL
📍 2050 Oak St, Sarasota, FL 34237
💵 Pay: $17.00–$25.00/hour
🕘 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 22–30 hours per week
📍 2050 Oak St, Sarasota, FL 34237
💵 Pay: $17.00–$25.00/hour
🕘 Schedule: Monday–Friday, 22–30 hours per week
🌟 Join Our Preschool Community!
First Presbyterian Preschool is seeking a warm, creative, and dependable teacher to join our nationally accredited, play-based program. Located in the heart of Sarasota, we pride ourselves on low student-to-teacher ratios, a collaborative teaching team, and a nurturing environment where both children and educators thrive.
💖 Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- 🟢 Excellent Job Stability in a Supportive Environment
- 🕘 Consistent Weekday Schedule (22–30 hours/week)
- 💼 Opportunities for Professional Growth
- 🎓 Employee Tuition Discounts
- 🏖️ Paid Time Off
🧠 Make a Difference Every Day
As a Preschool Teacher, you’ll play a vital role in creating a safe, engaging, and loving classroom where young children can grow socially, emotionally, cognitively, and physically. This is a perfect opportunity for someone who thrives in a team-oriented setting and is passionate about play-based learning.
👩🏫 What You’ll Do
- Create and implement hands-on, play-based lesson plans that support kindergarten readiness
- Guide children in developing social-emotional skills, confidence, and friendships
- Observe and document learning using photos, portfolios, and classroom displays
- Communicate with families through both informal and formal daily interactions
- Maintain a clean, safe, and welcoming classroom environment
- Ensure compliance with childcare licensing standards and school policies
- Collaborate with fellow educators and attend team meetings and ongoing training
✅ What We’re Looking For
- Completion of Florida DCF 40-hour mandated training
- 3–5 years of experience in a preschool or early childhood education setting
- Strong understanding of child development and play-based practices
- Friendly, enthusiastic, and reliable personality
- Excellent communication skills and a love for working with families
- Familiarity with Creative Curriculum and/or Teaching Strategies GOLD (preferred)
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
💼 About Us
First Presbyterian Preschool is a nationally accredited early childhood program serving children ages 2–5. We believe childhood should be full of wonder, discovery, and connection. Our educators are passionate professionals who view teaching not just as a job—but as a calling.
📋 License Number: 58-51-00081
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace.
Ready to grow with us?
We’d love to meet you! Apply today and become part of a team that believes in the power of play and the joy of early childhood education.
We’d love to meet you! Apply today and become part of a team that believes in the power of play and the joy of early childhood education.
Compensation: $17.00 - $25.00 per hour
The Association for Early Learning Leaders is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that has been serving directors, owners and administrators of early care and education programs since 1984. Our goal is to strengthen the knowledge, skills and abilities of directors, owners, emerging leaders and other early learning professionals to ensure quality programs for young children.
Salary : $17 - $25