Find & Apply For Preschool / Childcare Teacher Jobs in Kissimmee, Florida

About Us - Discoverers Learning Academy Discoverers Learning Academy is a small, family-oriented early childhood education center located in Kissimmee, Florida. We provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for children ages 1 through 5. Our goal is to provide high-quality early childhood education while maintaining small class sizes that allow our teachers to build meaningful relationships with each child and provide individualized attention. We value our teachers and strive to create a positive workplace where educators feel supported, respected, and appreciated. Why Work With Us? Small classroom sizes Low student-to-teacher ratios Supportive and family-oriented work environment On-the-job training and professional development Opportunities for growth Weekends off Major holidays off Vacation time Safe and welcoming workplace Position Responsibilities As a teacher at Discoverers Learning Academy, you will help create a safe, nurturing, and stimulating classroom where young children can learn, explore, and grow.

Responsibilities include:

Create and maintain a safe, clean, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment Develop and implement age-appropriate lesson plans and learning activities Encourage children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development through structured learning and play Provide appropriate daily care and supervision, including meals, diapering/toileting, and rest-time routines as applicable to the classroom Maintain appropriate classroom routines and positive behavior-management practices Observe children's development and communicate relevant progress with parents and guardians Maintain open, professional communication with families Follow all health, safety, licensing, and academy policies and procedures Work collaboratively with other teachers and staff to maintain a positive and supportive environment Participate in classroom preparation, cleaning, organization, and other responsibilities necessary for the daily operation of the academy Qualifications & Requirements Florida 45-Hour Child Care Training Current CPR and First Aid certification CDA credential Ability to successfully complete all required background screening Knowledge of early childhood development and age-appropriate teaching practices Strong communication and interpersonal skills Ability to work effectively as part of a team Dependable, patient, compassionate, and professional Genuine passion for working with young children Previous childcare or classroom experience preferred A degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or a related field is preferred but not required. Join Our Team If you are passionate about early childhood education and want to work in a smaller classroom environment where you can truly get to know your students, we would love to hear from you. Discoverers Learning Academy is committed to providing children with a strong educational foundation while creating a workplace where great teachers can grow and succeed. This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities. Duties and responsibilities may be modified based on the needs of the academy.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$14.00 - $17.00 per hour

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount Paid time off Professional development assistance

Work Location:

In person