ECE and Elementary After-School Teacher - Full Time

Grace Place for Children and Families • Naples, FL

3d • Onsite

About The Position

At Grace Place, we believe a family's story doesn't have to be defined by their beginnings. Every day, we work to change families futures through education, community, and a deep commitment to the families we serve. As an ECE & Elementary After-School Teacher, you will play a vital role in creating nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environments for both young children and elementary school-aged students. Working alongside the Director of Early Childhood, Education, and Elementary Program Manager, you will help bring the Grace Place Mission to life. This is not simply a classroom role. It’s for someone who thrives in a collaborative environment, finds purpose in supporting children and their families, and understands that meaningful educational experiences at every stage of childhood can lay the foundation for lifelong growth and success. Together with the managers of the ECE and Elementary After-School programs, the ECE & Elementary After-School Teacher is responsible for planning, instruction, and assessment of high-quality, comprehensive, and developmentally appropriate programming for both the morning Early Childhood Education program (approximately 27 hours per week) and the afternoon Elementary School-Aged After-School Program (approximately 13 hours per week). The teacher supports the academic, social, emotional, and developmental needs of children across both programs while creating a safe, welcoming, and engaging environment for every child.

Requirements

• Degree in education.
• Bachelor’s degree plus two years of instructional experience.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential plus two years of instructional experience.
• Associate degree with 12 credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development plus two years of instructional experience.
• Bi-lingual, preferred (English/Spanish or English/Haitian Creole).
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse cultures and populations.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite use of the internet, and basic computer skills sufficient to maintain program records and budgets, and communicate with parents, volunteers, partners, and community.
• Strong interpersonal skills and written communication skills.
• Commitment to the mission and core values of Grace Place.
• Current first aid and CPR certificates (can obtain within 90 days of employment).
• Able to pass background checks and FDLE fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

• Utilize Grace Place established curriculum, such as Creative Curriculum, to develop scope and sequence of instruction, daily lesson plans, and learning activities to promote early learning skills that can be carried over into the home.
• Create a developmentally appropriate classroom environment and select diverse instructional resources and differentiated methods to meet students’ individual needs.
• Implement PACT (Parent and Child Together) Time by building strong relationships with families, modeling, and coaching parents in effective strategies.
• Maintain a well-organized, DCF-compliant, safe and attractive classroom environment conducive to the optimal growth and development of young children.
• Create whole group lessons and center-based learning centers to promote math and reading support for students.
• Provide academic support for students during homework time.
• Plan and implement enrichment activities for students such as art, technology, and fitness.
• Observe and evaluate student performance and development; maintaining records of each child’s progress to be included in the Teaching Strategies Gold evaluations.
• Complete all required Grace Place evaluations and checkpoints accurately and on time.
• Incorporate student performance and progress into lesson planning to achieve mastery.
• Identify the needs of children and create appropriate interventions and referrals with the guidance of the program manager.
• Utilize student assessment data to plan for instruction.
• Differentiate center-based learning centers based on individual needs.
• Welcome, train, and manage volunteer involvement in the classroom.
• Model and coach volunteers in appropriate strategies for instruction and classroom management.
• Maintain high visibility and a hands-on presence with students, staff, volunteers, and parents who are participating in the program.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding their child’s progress and needs.
• Keep parents informed of daily activities and program expectations/changes.
• Report student outcomes to demonstrate student growth and program impact.
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers and manager to improve program quality.
• Conduct home visits, staff/parent conferences, and participate in the SAP parent events.

Benefits

• Medical Insurance: Grace Place covers approximately 90% of employee health premiums.
• Medical Eligibility: Begins on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
• Dental & Vision Insurance: Available to eligible employees
• Employer-Paid Benefits: Long-term disability (LTD), short-term disability (STD), and group life insurance
• Retirement (401(k)): Eligible after 90 days of employment, with employer matching contributions (Up to 4% Company Match)
• Professional Development: Opportunities to support continued learning and career growth
• Paid Time Off: 15 days of PTO in the first year
• Holidays & Closures: 15 days of paid holidays and campus closure days

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree