Preschool Teacher (VPK/4's, Floater)

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

BENEFITS:

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays).  PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Educator with knowledge of adult and child learning skills and behaviors. Uses quality teaching methods and techniques. Performs instructions according to education plans. Adheres to the educational development plans. Performs duties in an ethical and caring manner.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Commitment to workplace of dignity and respect
• Compliance with all Equal Employment Opportunity rules and guidelines
• Ability to work with others cooperatively and cordially in a spirit of teamwork
• Ability to appear at work as scheduled, mindful of the company’s attendance policies
• Ability to accept direction from managers and supervisors in a respectful and collaborative manner

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma with 45 Clock Hours / CDA accepted with experience
• Associate degree or bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education or a related field preferred
• Two years of experience in a licensed child care center
• Completion of the minimum number of academic hours required for teaching the special educational level assigned.
• Child Development License, CDA or valid State teaching certification preferred or must be enrolled for completion within the first nine (9) months of employment.

A comparable amount of training, education, or experience may be substituted for the above minimum qualifications if regulation requirements for the position are met

CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED:

Childcare personnel must pass competency exams for the 40 hours of training or receive an educational exemption.

Part 1 (30 hours)

• Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours)
• Health Safety and Nutrition (8 hours)
• Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours)
• Child Growth and Development (6 hours)
• Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours)

Part II (10 hours)

• Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) AND one (1) of the following:
• Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
• Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
• School-Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of developmental milestones
• Knowledge of developmental delays and methods of addressing problems
• Knowledge of learning styles and appropriate teaching methods
• Knowledge of Pinellas County License Board, CCC and other related regulations
• Knowledge of teaching children 0-5
• Ability of interact in a positive, productive and effective with counselors, parents, medical personnel, and clerical staff
• Ability to work with parents in a positive, non-threatening manner
• Ability to display enthusiasm and create a warm, caring atmosphere of learning for the child and the parent

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver’s license
• Must pass a level II background check (https://info.flclearinghouse.com) and drug screen
• Must maintain current training as required by Operation PAR, Inc. policies

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL/TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Ability to write accurately and legibly
• Moderate proficiency in the use of Microsoft Windows-based computers
• Ability to accurately type at least 40 words per minute.
• Ability to sit at a desk and view a display screen for extended periods of time
• Ability to bend, stoop and reach. Ability to lift and carry 10 pounds
• Ability to sit in meetings for extended periods of time
• Ability to move throughout program facilities both indoors and outdoors

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability.

Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP