Toddler Instructor & Parent Coach - PART TIME

Infant Instructor & Parent Coach (3 years Experience, Part Time)

Are you interested in making a difference in the lives of young children? We are seeking a nurturing and experienced Infant Instructor to join our staff. You will help develop curriculum for 19 months to 2.5 years olds in addition to parent education support. Our program utilizes a highly interactive play based approach that balances our teaching practice with aspects of guided education. We prefer candidates who have a background in early childhood developmental education and extensive experience working with young children. An added benefit is one who has background in Conscious Discipline techniques. This teaching position is a very part time position; about 9-10 hours a week. Teacher hours: 8:30-12:30 two days a week, plus one faculty meeting hour per week.

Responsibilities:

· Plans, organizes, and delivers instruction to meet individual and group needs utilizing state guidelines and school curriculum.

· Leads developmentally appropriate activities to encourage healthy physical, social, emotional, and cognitive development for students.

· Acts in the best interests of students and models appropriate behaviors in all professional interactions.

· Works closely families in a team approach to facilitate understanding child behaviors and addressing parental/familial concerns that affect children’s participation in the program.

· Creates a positive learning environment which is safe, mutually respectful, and conducive to building self esteem for the children and adults in the program.

Requirements:

· B.S. or M.A. in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or equivalent

or · Lactation consultant

or ·Speech Pathologist

or Pediatric nurse

· 3 Years of experience working with young children

· Ability to work creatively and flexibly

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous teaching experience or work related experience is desired. Understanding of child development.
• Demonstrate knowledge of positive parenting skills, Conscious Discipline background preferred
• Ability to work positively and appropriately with children and families in group and one-on-one settings
• Model poise, good judgment, patience and appropriate behavior related to working with children and adults in a positive and non-judgmental manner

Why you’ll love working at Launch Learning Preschool:

At Launch Learning, our mission is to creatively educate children and confidently coach families to contribute to the life and vitality of their community. Our connected school family prioritizes relationships to champion confidence in staff, families, and students. We model growth-oriented mindsets as we commit to the well being of our teaching staff. YOU are part of OUR mission as well and we collectively contribute our talents to building a brighter future for the Space Coast community.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Professional development assistance

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any background in Conscious Discipline techniques?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• DCF hours (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $20