Lead Preschool Teacher

Kids in Distress•Fort Lauderdale, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The KID Preschool Plus program is seeking a passionate and motivated Lead Preschool Teacher for its infants' classroom. This position is responsible for the day-to-day classroom activities in the KID Preschool PLUS (KPP), where teachers must establish and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment that facilitates both learning and healing. The school utilizes the Creative Curriculum as a foundation for learning and planning, emphasizing hands-on, fun experiences to enrich children's love of learning.

Requirements

Minimum High School Diploma or GED.
45 hours of Childcare Training.
Child Development Associate Credential (CDA) or equivalent.
1-3 years' experience working in an infant classroom (6 weeks to 12 months old) in a childcare facility.
Passed exams for 45 hours DCF Childcare Licensing training (Part 1, Part 2, and Early Literacy for Children Age Birth Through Three).
Advanced training in CPR, First Aid, Child Abuse and/or Child Development.
Must pass background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Must pass drug testing.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a safe and nurturing classroom environment.
Facilitate learning and healing within the classroom.
Implement the Creative Curriculum for learning and planning.
Provide hands-on, fun learning experiences for children.

Benefits

Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending account (FSA)
Short-term disability
Long-term disability
Matching 401(k) plan
Holiday pay
Accrued paid vacation time (after the first year of employment)
Sign-on incentive of 40 hours of vacation time off after successful completion of 90 days probationary period, to be taken within the first year of employment.