Lead 2-year-old Preschool Teacher

Overview
We are looking for a passionate and energetic Lead Teacher to guide our "Terrific Twos" through a pivotal stage of development. In this role, you will bridge the gap between infancy and preschool, fostering independence, language development, and social-emotional growth. Your goal is to create a safe, nurturing, and organized classroom environment where toddlers feel confident to explore and learn through play.

Duties

• Curriculum Leadership: Implement and adapt age-appropriate lesson plans (Creative Curriculum) that focus on sensory play, motor skills, and early literacy.
• Classroom Management: Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating environment that adheres to Florida DCF ratios and safety standards.
• Milestone Support: Lead the "potty training" journey with patience and partner with parents to ensure consistency between home and school.
• Safety & Compliance: Ensure all health and safety protocols are followed, including mealtime supervision, diapering/toileting, and playground safety.
• Communication: Provide daily digital reports to parents (Procare) regarding meals, naps, and developmental progress.
• Observation & Assessment: Conduct formal and informal assessments to track developmental milestones and lead parent-teacher conferences.

Requirements

• Proven Experience: Demonstrated success working with toddlers (specifically age 2) in a licensed preschool setting.
• State Mandates: Must have completed the DCF 45-hour introductory childcare training.
• CDA or Degree in Early Childhood Education (Preferred).
• Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of childhood development, special education needs, and literacy education strategies.
• Compliance: Ability to pass Background Screening and maintain active CPR/First Aid certification.
• Soft Skills: Excellent communication skills to effectively engage with children, parents, colleagues, and administrators.
• Physical: Ability to lift up to 40 lbs and interact with children at their eye level (sitting, kneeling, stooping).

Join us in shaping the future by nurturing the youngest minds! We are dedicated to providing paid positions that support professional growth while making a meaningful difference in children's lives.

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person