Preschool Assistant Teacher/Floater

Preschool Assistant Teacher/Floater St. John the Divine Early Learning Center Jacksonville, FL Job Details Full-time 2 days ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Flexible schedule Life insurance Qualifications Childhood development English High school diploma or GED Classroom experience Full Job Description Assistant Preschool Teacher/Floater St. John the Divine Early Learning Center - Jacksonville, FL Full‑time About the Role St. John the Divine Early Learning Center is seeking a warm, enthusiastic, and dedicated Assistant Teacher/Floater to join our wonderful team. Assistant Teachers provide support to the Lead Teachers and help create a loving, safe, and engaging Christian learning environment for young children and infants. Our ideal candidate is nurturing, dependable, and passionate about early childhood education. Key Responsibilities Support daily lesson plans and classroom routines Supervise and care for children in a nurturing, developmentally appropriate way Maintain a clean, organized, interactive classroom Clean and sanitize toys, equipment, and shared spaces Conduct daily health checks and assist with developmental evaluations Communicate with parents about children's needs and progress (under Lead Teacher guidance) Follow all health, safety, and emergency procedures Participate in staff meetings, trainings, and school events Contribute to overall center operations Qualifications High School Diploma or GED required Prior experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or educational setting preferred Completion of DCF 45-hour training (or willingness to complete) Early Childhood Education coursework is a plus CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)

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Employment is contingent upon successful completion of Florida's required background screening. Information regarding Florida's Background Screening Clearinghouse and screening requirements can be found @ FL Clearinghouse | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration Skills Knowledge of child development (birth-5 years) Positive, patient, nurturing, team‑oriented Strong communication and interpersonal skills Good judgment, reliability, and professionalism Ability to stay calm and think clearly in stressful situations Physical Requirements Lift up to 40 lbs Frequently carry and hold infants/children Bend, kneel, stretch, push, and pull regularly Push evacuation cribs during emergencies Work indoors and outdoors St. John the Divine is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, religion, color, gender, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran status, physical disability, or any other characteristic protected by Federal, State, or local laws.

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance

Experience:

Classroom:

1 year (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Jacksonville, FL 32246 (Required)

Work Location:

In person