Preschool Teacher I $3000 Sign On Bonus
On-site · St. Petersburg, Florida, United States
Job Summary
Lead preschool classroom as Teacher I in the Head Start/Early Head Start program. Plan, develop, and implement daily lesson plans and enrichment activities for pre-school children or infants/toddlers; organize classrooms to promote an effective learning environment; assess developmental/educational needs and develop individual education plans. Conduct health checks, monitor meals, and ensure safety; maintain portfolios with weekly observations; communicate progress to parents through conferences and written updates; coordinate field trips and arrange parent/community volunteer involvement; ensure alignment with Florida VPK standards; administer First Aid/CPR as needed; perform related duties and support staff in delivering high-quality early childhood education. Offer includes a $3,000 sign-on bonus.
Required Qualifications
- Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education; or an Associate’s Degree in any subject, and coursework equivalent to a major relating to Early Childhood Education with experience teaching preschool-aged children
- Two years of experience teaching Head Start, Early Head Start, pre-school or kindergarten age children
- Certification in First Aid and CPR within 90 days from date of hire and successful completion of a Level II background screening, health, TB and drug screening prior to hiring
- Completion of State Childcare Training including Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Preschoolers and proof of successful completion of the 45 hours of Florida Child Care Facility Training within 12 months of hire date; in addition, all state mandated courses for the Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) required
- Must be able to lift at least 45 pounds and provide physical assistance in the transportation of special needs children
- Demonstrated knowledge of brain development and its impact on early learning
- Must demonstrate sensitivity to our service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics and needs
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