2026-2027 School Year Teacher/Teacher Assistant

•Please note this job requires you to have your DCF 45 hours in order to be considered for the position

Supervisor:

Preschool Director Purpose:

Lead Teachers are responsible for the supervision, management and care of a class of young children and infants. They provide a loving, nurturing, safe, stimulating, environment that promotes the social, emotional, physical and cognitive development of each child. Teachers are responsible for conducting timely assessments and positive communication with parents.

Responsibilities:

Develops and implements a daily classroom routines in accordance with Winter Park Presbyterian Preschool curriculum that stimulates all age appropriate domains for the group of children served Cleans and sanitizes equipment and toys on a daily basis in accordance with hygiene procedures and participates in the maintenance and necessary housekeeping duties of the classroom, playgrounds and common use areas Maintains an attractive, fun, clean, interactive, and orderly classroom that encourages children to create, play, learn and explore Conducts daily health checks on each child, performs ongoing developmental evaluations of children, develops action plans and documents as required Follows policies and procedures regarding medical and dental emergencies, short-term exclusion of children, and the administration, handling and storing of medication Maintains ongoing, open communication with parents formally and informally regarding their child's developmental progress, needs and interests, while establishing a partnership with families Attends all required staff meetings, workshops and/or school functions Complies with all rules, regulations, procedures and protocols of the Early Learning Center and the local, state or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety, emergency procedures and care of children Have a professional and cordial attitude toward the school, children and staff members and communicating appropriately Frequently counts the children when transitioning and while in the classroom Maintains overall professional personal appearance, as stated in handbook. Must arrive on time each day and prepared Other duties as required per Preschool Director.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

Caring for children can be physical demanding. The preschool teacher may be lifting and carrying children and equipment and may spend time sitting on floor or child sized furniture. The preschool teacher will be expected to maintain a clutter free classroom. Ability to lift up to 40 pounds Ability to frequently lift, carry and hold children and infants Ability to deal with upset parents and students Ability to walk and to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time Frequent and repetitive stooping, stretching, bending, kneeling, pushing, and pulling Ability to push emergency evacuation cribs Be able and willing to use an Epi-Pen when an emergency arises Ability to work a flexible schedule Ability to perform cleaning duties Works in child care setting indoors and outside

Education and Experience:

BA degree in child development or related field or AA degree in child development, plus 2 years teaching experience in a center-based child care program/school, or degree in an unrelated field with 6 credits ECE or CDA. State required training for early childhood education & additional in-service training

Licenses, Certifications and Registrations:

Knowledge and understanding of current Florida rules and regulations, per the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) and Coalition Completed DCF 45-hour training required, including Early Literacy, within DCF designated timeframe Maintains 10 in-service training hours annually, July through June CPR and First Aid Certification or willingness to obtain and maintain, updated every two years Must successfully pass the required criminal background checks and screenings prior to employment. This job requires a background check. To learn more about this click the link https://info.flclearinghouse.com

Job Type:

Part-time Pay:

$15.00 - $19.00 per hour

Work Location:

In person