Teacher for 1 year olds

Summary

Kids in the City Academy is committed to providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating early learning environment. Our program focuses on fostering social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development for our infants and 1 year old children.
The teacher will plan, implement, and oversee a high-quality classroom. This role involves leading lesson planning, supervising assistant/co-teachers or aides, assessing child progress, collaborating with families, ensuring compliance with Florida’s standards, and helping maintain a learning environment that supports every child’s growth. Applicants should be aware that this classroom may present significant instructional and behavioral challenges and is best suited for individuals with experience in classroom management.

Duties

• Develop, plan, and deliver an age-appropriate curriculum aligned with Florida Standards.
• Design and implement lesson plans, daily schedules, and classroom activities that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers / aides in the classroom. Provide guidance, support, and direction.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom environment. Ensure the classroom is set up with developmentally appropriate learning centers.
• Observe, assess, and document each child’s growth and development. Identify milestones, learning needs, and provide interventions as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, participate in parent-teacher conferences, respond to parent questions or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all state licensing, program requirements, health & safety regulations (including CPR/First Aid, background checks, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records: attendance, incident/accident reports, developmental assessments, lesson plans, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, workshops, and training to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
• Collaborate with center leadership and other teachers to support overall program quality, including contributions to enrollment, retention, and center goals.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Minimum of 1 year in childcare space preferably in a toddler room
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to pass state background checks and meet licensing requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a nurturing disposition.
• Florida's teacher credential requirements (this may include VPK Certification, DCF 45-Hour training, or equivalent).
• Previous experience teaching preschool or VPK, with= demonstrated experience leading a classroom.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and Florida standards.
• Demonstrated leadership experience (mentoring, supervising staff).

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to move around the classroom frequently, assist with children, sit/kneel/squat.
• Ability to lift and carry children or materials (up to regulatory limits).
• Stand for extended periods; interact actively in play and learning.

Nice To Haves

• Experience with assessment tools (observational assessments, screening, progress tracking).
• Bilingual skills (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on credentials and experience.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Possible childcare discount or other employee perks.
• After a 90-day probationary period, employees receive paid holidays.
• No weekend work, Monday to Friday schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement (Lead Teacher, Assistance Director, Curriculum Specialist, etc.)