Child Care Teacher Position Available In Sarasota, Florida

Child Care Teacher The Learning Cottage 4965 Ringwood Meadow, Sarasota, FL 34235 Peace, Love, and Learning! Here at The Learning Cottage , we believe in nurturing the whole child through joyful learning, creativity, and connection. When you step into our school, you’ll find a community of driven, cheery, and professional educators building a warm and passionate environment for children, families, and each other. We’re looking for energetic, loving, and growth-minded educators to join our incredible team! If you thrive in a busy, collaborative space, believe in the magic of early education, and have the heart of a teacher , then this is the place for you. About the

Role:

As a Childcare Teacher at The Learning Cottage, you’ll be working with children from infancy through pre-kindergarten (based on classroom assignment), creating engaging and age-appropriate experiences that support emotional, cognitive, physical, and social development. Whether it’s finger-painting with toddlers or helping preschoolers master their ABCs, you’ll be an essential part of each child’s educational journey—building strong bonds, modeling empathy, and making memories that last a lifetime.

What You’ll Do:

Create a safe, loving, and positive classroom culture for all children. Implement a thoughtfully designed, developmentally appropriate curriculum.

Plan fun, hands-on lessons that support learning in math, literacy, science, art, and life skills. Use music, movement, storytelling, and play-based techniques to keep kids engaged and growing. Support children in building social-emotional skills like empathy, self-regulation, and confidence. Observe and document developmental milestones and communicate regularly with families. Work closely with co-teachers and leadership to maintain consistency, creativity, and communication. Maintain a clean and organized environment that meets health and safety standards. Be flexible and willing to jump in wherever needed to support your students and your teammates!

What We’re Looking For:

A passionate educator with previous experience in a licensed early childhood setting (preferred). A nurturing, patient, and energetic personality who truly loves working with kids. Strong classroom management and a playful, encouraging approach. Excellent communication skills for working with children, families, and peers. Ability to collaborate with a team and be open to learning and growth. A growth mindset—you’re always looking for ways to improve and evolve.

Schedule & Classroom Info:

Full-Time Position Monday – Friday | Shifts may vary depending on classroom assignment Classrooms have low ratios to ensure individualized care and connection. Perks of Working at

The Learning Cottage:

A supportive and close-knit team that feels like family Leadership that values YOUR ideas and growth Opportunities for professional development and advancement The daily reward of changing lives and making a difference To learn more about our joyful community, visit:

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If you’re ready to grow alongside a team that’s as passionate as you are, we can’t wait to meet you. Apply today and help us keep spreading Peace, Love, and Learning!

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$15.00 – $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

8 hour shift Day shift Monday to

Friday Experience:

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Sarasota, FL 34235 (Required)

Work Location:

In person