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Explore and Discover Center for Early Learning
Lead Three -Year-Old Preschool Teacher (Free Child Care Available)
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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
Explore and Discover Center for Early Learning provides full-time and part-time child care, early childhood educational services, VPK, Day Camp and Afterschool Programs for children ages 6 weeks through 12 years old. At Explore & Discover Center for Early Learning we believe the preschool years are a crucial part of a child's education. We believe in play with a purpose and through such play children are developing the cognitive, social-emotional, and physical skills necessary for success. Visit us online at www.exploreanddiscover.info. We are seeking a lead three-year-old teacher to join our growing team. Job applicants shall provide complete and accurate information about their education, training, experience, interests, capabilities, limitations, special skills and at least three outside references, preferably from former employers. Lead Teacher Qualifications An Associate's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Social Work, Nursing, or other child related field of study OR An Associate's degree or higher in a subject area not listed above with 3 college level courses in Early Childhood/Child Development OR A Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC) OR A National Child Development Associate (CDA) Lead Teacher Responsibilities Supervise and ensure the safety and well-being of the children at all times. Ensure a safe environment including inspection of materials and environment. Implement lessons for the children in the classroom that are developmentally appropriate and help children develop physically, cognitively, emotionally, and socially. Implement the classroom daily schedule each day. Submit lesson plans weekly. Maintain daily child attendance (check-in and check-out) Generate individual student progress reports. Attend employee meetings. Be familiar with state regulations.