Lead Preschool Teacher

The Elsie Academy Lead Teacher works in conjunction with the Program Director to insure the delivery of high -quality early childhood care and education for children ages 12 Months -5 years. The Lead Teacher will help the Program Director to carry out planning, implementing, and evaluating the center’s early care and preschool program.

Lead a classroom with a playful, project-based approach inspired by the interest and passions of the children in the classroom. As well as ensuring required areas of the classroom (literacy, math, nature, loose parts, science, etc.) are prepared, inviting, and easily accessible to all students

· Provide guidance to children, supporting their social-emotional, physical, and intellectual development, plus healthy risk assessment and community building

· Ensure compliance with all state regulations. Including required training and other appropriate courses that relate specifically to your position

· Practice Conscious Discipline classroom management, coaching, and discipline strategies

· Keep surfaces in the classroom free of clutter, and regularly used surfaces disinfected daily (this includes the floor, cubbies, teacher cabinets, etc.) Sweep and vacuum as necessary.

· Record keeping of children’s attendance, activities, meals/snacks, and your work shift activities/changes.

· Attend monthly staff meetings and all scheduled professional development days in their entirety

· Attend to each child’s emotional and physical needs, implementing developmentally appropriate activities, Clothing, Communication, Exercise, Food and Guidance.

· Parent and Teacher Communication: Will meet with parents and teachers to keep parents and teachers to keep parents up to date on their child’s development and progress, including address and learning or behavioral issues.

· Insures consistent oversight of the total group of Children and Child Care Specialist

Additional Responsibilities

· A love for children and a strong desire to make a difference every day

· Excellent administrative, organizational, verbal, listening, and communication skills required

· Must meet all required training for licenses daycare trainings

Qualifications and Education Requirements

· Associate Degree in Education with 2 years in early childhood development of experience, perferred.

· Certificate in early childhood education and care based on Florida requirements

· Comprehensive knowledge of national and state education standards to include licensing requirements and procedures and fire, health and OSHA regulations

· CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain

· Must meet state specific guidelines for the role

· Must be physically able to use a computer with basic proficiency, lift a minimum of 40 pounds, and work indoors or outdoors. Must be able to assume postures in low levels to allow physical and visual contact with children, see and hear well enough to keep children safe, and engage in physical activity.

· Ability to speak, read, and write English must be Spanish Bilingual

Required Competencies:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Ability to organize work and meet deadlines

Ability to manage sensitive and confidential information with integrity

Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to interact and work effectively and cooperative with children, families, and co -workers

Ability to lead with empathy and form strong relationships with children’s families and team members

Preferred Skills

Spanish Bilingual

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32246 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $18 - $21