Flex Preschool Teachers

Chappell Schools is seeking dedicated flex teachers to join our team!

Why Join Chappell Schools?

For over 63 years, Chappell Schools has been a trusted leader in high-quality early childhood education in North Florida. Our program enriches young minds through a strong academic curriculum infused with social graces, culture, health, and fun. Our mission is to make a positive and lasting impact on every child we serve.

We Value:

• Helpfulness, kindness, and patience
• A loving, polite, and cheerful attitude
• Commitment to professional growth and education

Requirements:

• Completion of DCF 45 hours
• Willingness to complete annual in-service hours
• Flexibility to travel between our locations
• CDA or a degree in Early Childhood Education is preferred, but not required

Benefits of Working With Us:

• Flexible scheduling that supports work–life balance
• Opportunities to work across a variety of classroom settings and age groups
• Being part of a supportive team that prioritizes children’s well-being and educational excellence

Join our team and contribute to a legacy of excellence in early childhood education!

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $16.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• You're sitting with two children who are playing with manipulatives. The boy holds up his creation and says, "I made a bird!" The girl says, "That's not a bird."

What would you do?
A. Say, "It can be a bird! He's using his imagination!"
B. Tell the girl, "Don't be mean; he did his best."
C. Suggest that the boy add features to make it look more like a bird
D. Show the children how to make a bird
E. Ask the girl to demonstrate how to make a bird

• What's most important for maintaining a positive classroom environment for young children?

A. Setting a routine and age-appropriate expectations for behavior
B. Involving children in setting the classroom rules to have buy-in
C. Applying punishment consistently for the same types of misbehaviors
D. Creating competition among children to encourage achievement-striving
E. Limiting playtime to ensure more focus on academic tasks

• At the start of many classes, students are still out of their seats and unfocused. They also pack up early and wait by the door before you've finished for the day.

What would you do?
A. Establish a routine with assignments at the beginning and end of class
B. Tell students they can pack up a few minutes early if they are on time
C. Assign lunch detention to any student who is out of their seat during class time
D. Praise and reward the students who are in their seats and ready to work each day
E. Give bonus points to any student who heads to their seat without being redirected

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)
• Early childhood education: 1 year (Required)
• Classroom experience: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Jacksonville, FL 32256 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Jacksonville, FL 32256: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person