Lead Preschool Teacher
Job Description
Job Description
Lead Preschool Teacher
Small Blessings Preschool (Hyde Park United Methodist Church) – Tampa, FL
Are you an experienced early childhood educator who believes children learn best through play, relationships, and joyful discovery? Small Blessings Preschool is seeking a warm, dependable, and collaborative Lead Preschool Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year.
At Small Blessings Preschool, we serve children ages 2–5 in a nurturing, faith-based environment where children feel loved, families feel welcomed, and teachers are supported. We value creativity, teamwork, and developmentally appropriate practices that inspire a lifelong love of learning.
What You’ll Do:
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences for preschool-aged children.
- Foster a safe, joyful, and inclusive classroom where every child can thrive.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Lead daily classroom routines while partnering closely with your assistant teacher.
- Observe children's growth and communicate regularly with families.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and welcoming classroom environment.
What We’re Looking For:
- Passion for early childhood education and nurturing young children.
- Dependable, positive, and collaborative team player.
- Experience leading a preschool classroom preferred.
- Associate's degree or higher preferred (Early Childhood Education or related field).
- CDA or higher (or willingness to obtain within 12 months).
- Florida 45-hour Child Care Training (or willingness to complete within 12 months).
- Pediatric CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Eligible through the DCF Fingerprinting Clearinghouse.
- Committed to supporting the mission, values, and Christ-centered environment of our faith-based preschool.
Why Join Small Blessings?
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture.
- School-year schedule with holidays and breaks.
- Small class sizes and play-based curriculum.
- Professional development opportunities.
- A rewarding opportunity to make a lasting difference in the lives of young children and their families.
Job Type: Part-time (School Year)
Pay: $16-$22 per hour, based on education, credentials, and experience.
Company DescriptionSmall Blessings Preschool – A Ministry of Hyde Park United Methodist Church
At Small Blessings Preschool, we believe childhood is a time to wonder, explore, and grow. Serving children ages 2–5 in Tampa, we provide a faith-based, play-based learning environment where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to thrive. Guided by our mission to Make God's Love Real, we partner with families to nurture children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development.Company Description
Small Blessings Preschool – A Ministry of Hyde Park United Methodist Church\r\n\r\nAt Small Blessings Preschool, we believe childhood is a time to wonder, explore, and grow. Serving children ages 2–5 in Tampa, we provide a faith-based, play-based learning environment where every child is known, loved, and encouraged to thrive. Guided by our mission to Make God's Love Real, we partner with families to nurture children's social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and spiritual development.
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