Hillcrest Elementary School is seeking a Child Development Associate Teacher (CDAT) -

Preschool Custom Job Purpose:

Plays a lead role in planning, teaching, and organizing classroom activities. Functions as a team when partnered with another CDAT or certified teacher. Is co-responsible for the total classroom operation. Is co-responsible for the preparation and implementation of all curriculum activities. Assists in assessing children's educational, social, and emotional needs. Takes part in staff development activities. Complies with program rules, including home visits and family contacts. Supports monthly parent involvement opportunities to foster nurturing skills and establish rapport between the school and families. Serves as a liaison between school-based personnel and Preschool parents during the transition to kindergarten. Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of purpose and appropriate practice for quality early childhood programs. Knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices in early childhood education. Knowledge of proper strategies for observation and assessment of young children. Demonstrate ability to relate well with people of varied socioeconomic and educational backgrounds. Excellent communication skills. Well organized. Ability to model appropriate behaviors within a variety of settings. Able to provide own transportation with reimbursement according to School Board policies. Bilingual/biliterate preferred. Education, Experience, and Certification/License Requirements The minimum qualification is a combination of education and experience, with a Child Development Associate (CDA) credential, an AA or AS degree in Early Childhood, or a CDA equivalency (FCCPC) with a minimum of 18 college credits hours in Early Childhood. Must be Voluntary Prekindergarten credentialed by the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) certified to instruct. Actual work experience should be in nursery school teaching, child care, Head Start, or another preschool program, kindergarten, or other relevant experience, preferably with economically disadvantaged children and their families.

Work Context:

Requires some sitting and standing, walking, and moving about to coordinate work. Alternative communication systems include electronic mail, telephones, and computers. Requires coordination of work tasks to establish priorities, set goals, and meet deadlines. Requires face-to-face discussions and contact with students, individuals, and teams. Requires work with students, internal and external communications, and the public.

Physical Environment:

Requires working indoors in environmentally controlled conditions. Requires sitting for most of the day, and the ability to lift, carry, move, and position objects infrequently weighing up to 20 pounds.

Must apply on our website:

www.lwcharterschools.com

Pay:

$32,127.00 - $37,149.00 per year

Benefits:

403(b) Dental insurance Flexible spending account Health insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Associate (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Lake Wales, FL 33859 (Required)

Work Location:

In person