Job Description

2024_ Preschool-Head Start VPK Teacher and Teacher Assistant.

Searching for a High Energetic Enthusiastic Teacher to join our Paradise Family.

Location: Paradise Christian School & Development Center

6184 West 21 Court, Hialeah, Florida 33016

Requirements:

• Must be energetic and love working with young children.
• Experience in Early Childhood.
• Must be able to use a computer, and have data entry skills.
• Must be able to pass FDLE level 2 background screening.
• Must be able to obtain Physical /TB to commence employment
• Must have data entry skills
• Be able to use I-pad to take pictures and enter child observations
• Must have basic computer knowledge: lesson plans are digital.
• Have an understanding of working with an inclusive program-children with special needs.
• Have an understanding of developmentally appropriate development and how children grow and learn.

Education Requirements: Must have Active and Current

• DCF Staff credential
• DCF 45 Child Care Introductory Training Requirements
• DCF Required pre-hire courses ( if you do not have we can do a professional development plan to complete.)
• DCF Required School Readiness courses ( if you do not have we can do a professional development plan to complete.)
• Pediatric CPR/First Aid
• Higher Degree in Early Childhood Education or Related field with at least 18 credits in Early Childhood Education or with NDCA or equivalent

Language

• Speak and read English and understand Spanish.

Preference is given

• Preferable experience in Head Start and/or Early Head Start.
• Preferable knowledge with COR observation and data entry
• Knowledgeable with Teachstone CLASS scoring system tool.
• Knowledgeable with Pyramid Model.
• Head Start Knowledgeable with HighScope Curriculum

  Responsibilities:

• Educating children about fundamental concepts, such as colors, letters, numbers, and shapes.
• Encouraging social interactions between children and improving their self-esteem.
• Engaging in creative methods of learning, such as arts and crafts, supervised play, and storytelling.
• Planning a comprehensive curriculum to address early childhood development needs.
• Instilling a sense of order and discipline in the classroom.
• Monitoring free time on the playground.
• Ensuring the classroom is a clean, safe, and organized environment.
• Preparing for lessons by gathering materials and setting up workstations.
• Communicating with parents to better understand the children's home lives and psyches.
• Writing up reports for parents on each child's developmental progress.

 We love what we do and it shows...since 1981….41 years and getting stronger in the community! Join our Paradise Awesome Family.

  Benefits

• A great family loving Environment
• Education Incentives and Professional Development
• Meals included during your work shift: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack and also a cart of daily treats.
• Direct Deposit
• Teacher Discount Program
• Paid Sick/Personal 3 days
• Compensatory: Monthly perfect attendance obtains 1 day added for paid personal time
• Paid Holidays: Must work day before and after Holiday
• Paid Vacations: After 90 days- 2 years= 1 week paid 3 + years= 2 weeks paid
• There may be staff incentives by other funders who may provide additional paid time, this is contingent to the grant
• Vacation can only be taken during Vacation Dates: November (thanksgiving week), Christmas week, New years week, Spring Break, EHS has the end of program vacation week.
• During the vacation dates, you may request unpaid vacation and it will not count towards your attendance
• We provide Holiday Care and Summer Camp for those interested in working those days (based upon enrollment)

Your Success is our Success

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