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Early Head Start Childcare Teacher
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What they do
A Preschool or Childcare Teacher works with young children, usually ages 3 - 5, to help them learn the social, motor and language skills needed to be ready for kindergarten and elementary school. Organizes activities and uses play or games to help children learn; develops schedules and routines for children that include exercise and rest. Works in a school or in a childcare center or program.
$32,522 / year median in Florida
+13% projected growth
Job Description
Join the Suwannee Valley 4C's Teaching Team of Loving and Dedicated Teachers! Opening - Early Head Start Teacher Suwannee Valley 4Cs is a Head Start and Early Head Start grantee. Established in 1985, we are a private, non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of children and their families by offering comprehensive early childhood development services in the area.
Work Schedule:
M-F, 7:30 am- 4:00 pm, 12 month position (Full time)
OVERVIEW OF BENEFITS
14 Paid holidays/year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) 13 days/year
•
Teacher Planning Time Daily Health, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance Agency-paid Life Insurance Pension Plan Tuition Assistance/Scholarship Basic Function :
Assist the Co-Teacher in conducting classroom activities, planning, and recordkeeping, maintaining classroom environment and ratios, and supervising children.
Qualifications:
Infant/Toddler Teacher - Staff Credential Preferred (CDA, FCCPC) Classroom experience working with infants/toddlers preferred Child care training (Parts
I & II - 40
hours) requirement pursuant to Chapter 65C-22, required by DCF 5 Hour Literacy Course as required by DCF Safe Sleep/Shaken Baby Syndrome training required by DCF to complete at Orientation/within 30 days of hire Must clear Department of Children and Families background screening requirements Must pass physical
Skills:
Ability to lift 45 lbs. from floor level and carry 75 feet several times a day Ability to get up and down from floor level throughout the day Ability to bend and lift child from floor level to changing table throughout the day (EHS) Ability to establish and maintain warm, nurturing long-term relationships with young children and their families Good communication skills Flexible, resourceful and cooperative attitude; adapts positively to change Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisor, subordinates/peers Understanding of and sensitivity to the needs of low income families with young children Personal commitment to the healthy development of young children Good record-keeping skills Please upload a copy of your DCF Child Care Training Transcript along with your resume EOE / Drug Free Workplace Our Agency is Required to Participate in the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information visit the
Education and Awareness Website:
https://info.flclearinghouse.com
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
From $15.94 per hour
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Vision insurance Application Question(s): Have you completed the 45 Department of Children and Families hours for childcare? Do you have a FL- Childcare Credential or CDA?
Education:
High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Benefits
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Financial Aid/Assistance
- Professional Development
- 401(k) Plans