Contract Preschool Teacher/Instructor / Youth Center / Parks and Recreation #8752 Position Available In Lee, Florida

Contract Preschool Teacher/Instructor / Youth Center / Parks and Recreation #8752 City of Cape Coral, FL•3.6 Cape Coral, FL Job Details Contract $14•$17 an hour 1 day ago Benefits 401(a) Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Pension plan Employee assistance program Vision insurance Credit union membership Life insurance Qualifications CPR Certification 11+ years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Computer skills Preschool experience Communication skills Child Development Associate Certification Entry level Full Job Description Salary $14.00•$17.00 Hourly Location

CITY OF CAPE CORAL, FL

Job Type Contract Job Number 08752 Department Parks and Recreation Department Division Youth Center Opening Date 04/24/2025 Closing Date 5/24/2025 11:59 PM Eastern FLSA Non-Exempt Bargaining Unit

CT GENERAL STATEMENT OF JOB SAFETY SENSITIVE

Yes

FINGERPRINTING REQUIRED

Yes This is a contract position governed by the terms and conditions of the employment agreement. Key Responsibilities Responsible for planning, organizing and initiating recreational specific programs in correspondence to the facility guidelines. Must be able to uphold all City policies and procedures while meeting all of the specific divisional guidelines. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, implementation of lesson plans for the Wraparound Care program, food preparation, the supervision and safety of participants, child discipline, and general cleanup. Performs cash handling and daily reporting, inventory control, processing of registrations, and miscellaneous daily paper work required by (CFS). Must have superior communication skills and computer skills. Will have on-site decision-making authority and will relay all important matters to the Supervisor daily. Performs other related duties as assigned by the Supervisor. Minimum Qualifications High School diploma/GED required. Experience working with preschool or elementary age children required. Must be 18 years of age or older. First Aid, CPR, and a valid Florida Class “E” Driver’s License required within 90 days of hire or promotion. Children and Family Services (CFS) 40-hour training required within (1) year of hire or promotion. [Must be registered within ninety (90) days of hire]. Responsible for 10 additional hours yearly of in-service training as outlined in (CFS) guidelines. Child Development Associate (CDA) or Equivalent preferred Full-time regular City employee benefits: Health Insurance (Florida Blue) City paid employee coverage. Optional HMO or PPO plans are available. Dependents can be added at group rates. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Employee Health & Wellness Center for healthcare services Basic Life Insurance (USAble Life) City paid. The benefit is equal to twice the annual base pay. Double benefit for accidental death. Optional Vision Insurance (VSP) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Optional Dental Insurance (Florida Combined Life BlueDental) Employee-paid insurance is available at group rates, and family plans are available to employees. Premium deductions are taken pre-tax. Supplemental Insurance Employees may purchase various types of supplemental insurance (life, AFLAC) at group rates through payroll deduction. Pension Plan (General and Fire) administered by Foster & Foster General Plan•

Normal Retirement Eligibility:

Hired before 10/1/2013, age 60 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 10/1/2013, age 62 with 10 years of service or just 27 years of service. Fire Plan•

Normal Retirement Eligibility:

Hired before 6/16/2014, age 50 or 25 years of service; Hired on/after 6/16/2014, age 52 with 10 years of service or just 25 years of service.

Benefit Rate Multiplier:

General Plan•Less than 20 years of credited service = 2.5%; 20 or more years of credited service = 2.6% for 1st 20 years and 2.75% each year over 20 Fire Plan•3.25% Police Pension Plan administered by The Resource Centers Benefits available at retirement are determined by a formula that considers your salary and years of service. Normal retirement eligibility for Police Employees at age 52 or 27 years of service. Benefit rate multiplier for

Police:

3.25% 401(a) ( Mission Square ) Certain management positions can opt out of the General Pension into a 401(a). Roth IRA (Mission Square) Offered through payroll deduction. Long Term Disability (FCL-a Florida Blue Partner) City paid long-term disability insurance. Leave Time (Sick, Vacation) Block of hours which incorporates sick and vacation. Accrues at 16.67 hours per month for an annual total of 5 weeks (200 hours). Accrual increases to 20.00 hours per month after 6 years of service and continues at a yearly increase after 10 years of service. Paid Holidays City recognizes 11 holidays which include: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veteran’s Day, Thanksgiving Day, Friday after Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day. Leave Sharing May elect to donate or request leave time. Used for emergency circumstances when all leave has been exhausted. Deferred Compensation Programs Tax-deferred savings plan available for retirement purposes. Employee-only contributions. Flexible Spending Accounts Employees can elect to use pre-tax dollars to cover un-reimbursed medical or dependent daycare expenses. Payroll Direct Deposit Available to any banking institution or credit union. Suncoast Federal Schools Credit Union membership is available to City employees. Leave Buy Back Option to receive cash for excess accrued leave beyond use or lose amount. Employee Assistance Program (ESI) City-paid availability to licensed professional counselors for non-work related personal issues with 100% confidentiality. Pre-Paid College Post tax deduction forwarded to the State of Florida on the employees behalf.