Preschool Teacher - Three-Year Olds

Dayspring Academy•New Port Richey, FL

About The Position

Dayspring Academy seeks a Preschool Teacher to provide general supervision, instruction, and classroom management for learners ages 3 to 5. The role supports the school’s mission to develop character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners through a collaborative, arts-focused educational environment. The teacher helps maintain a safe, supportive classroom where learners can grow physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially, while respecting each learner’s individual talents, interests, and pace of learning. The position is full-time and year-round or full-time and seasonal, with hours of 9 AM to 6 PM and an hour lunch break. Starting pay is $15 per hour. The teacher reports to the Director.

Requirements

Must be fingerprinted and pass the Clearinghouse background screening process.
Must pass the DCF background screening process.
Experience working with learners and a commitment to teaching.
Experience in preschool education is required.
Must complete 45 hours of DCF training.
Must have a CDA or be working toward one.
VPK teachers must maintain their CDA and complete any coursework required by the Pasco Hernando Early Learning Coalition.

Nice To Haves

A degree in Early Childhood is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Keep learners safe and know emergency procedures and any special conditions affecting learners.
Communicate challenges, concerns, and proposed solutions to the Director.
Help provide and maintain an environment that supports learners’ physical, emotional, mental, and social growth.
Prepare engaging, hands-on lesson plans aligned with monthly and weekly themes.
Manage classroom schedules and procedures, ensuring learning experiences follow the unit or theme sequence.
Follow the posted schedule and use the Early Learning Coalition Assessment checklist to ensure required areas are covered.
Recognize and respect each learner’s individual talents, interests, and pace of learning.
Treat learners with dignity and respect while encouraging independence.
Implement the school’s behavioral system consistently and fairly.
Maintain a professional attitude.
Keep classroom spaces neat, orderly, and clean.
Attend staff meetings and school programs.
Participate in recommended training and courses and complete 25 hours of annual in-service training between July 1 and June 30.
Conduct parent conferences as needed, reviewing discussion topics with the Director beforehand.
Demonstrate loyalty to the school.
Lead by example and train assistants to take lead roles.