Early Child Care Teacher

Overview

Youthland Christian Academy employs loving, caring individuals who desire a career in early childhood development. Requirements:
Minimum education requirements are high school diploma or equivalent, as well as a preemployment physical, drug test and background check. Must complete the Academy’s orientation and trainings as required by the State of Florida. Failure to maintain training and in-service requirement as required by the State may result in loss of qualifications to work in the classroom.

• Maintain daily clipboard, which includes attendance records, class schedule, incident report documentation, curriculum, allergy lists, and other documentation required by the director.
• Maintain class parent boards weekly.
• Attend staff meetings and in-service training.
• Practice emergency and evacuation procedures with the children.
• Speak to children in a soft, reassuring voice.
• Address behavioral problems to the director.
• Follow daily schedule and provide children with consistency and a fun, loving learning environment.
• Clean and organize classroom area.
• Know and practice Youthland Christian Academy policies and state regulations and rules.
• Report all incidents to director.
• Speak professionally to parents.
• Constantly use words of encouragement to help children discover self-worth and esteem.
• Maintain sanitary conditions and follow all procedures related to cleaning the rooms/toys etc for the children at all times.
• Follow all rules/procedures regarding hand washing and other state requirements regarding personal hygiene.
• Allow children to explore through art, science, math, language, transportation play, drama, and large motor.
• Conduct meal counts, and other tasks as required related to the food program.
• All teachers must know and understand the Academy’s discipline policy and must sign our behavior contract.
• Many teachers at Youthland Christian Academy are given the opportunity to continue their education through our in-house scholarship programs and internal advancement. Any teacher showing the drive, motivation, and dedication may have an opportunity to grow with the company.

• Minimum education:
  
  high school diploma or equivalent.
• Preemployment physical, drug test and background check.
• Must complete orientation and trainings as required by the State of Florida; maintain in-service training as required by the State.
• Ability to speak professionally to parents and maintain a positive, encouraging environment for children.