Preschool Teacher (Tallahassee)

SCOTTSDALE ACADEMY

Child Development Center

Their other home. Their best start.

NOW HIRING

Preschool Teacher

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM | Year-Round

Teach where the love is real.

At Scottsdale Academy — a Florida Gold Seal Quality Program and nationally accredited early childhood center — we believe the most powerful learning happens before kindergarten. We are looking for a passionate Preschool Teacher who finds joy in a child's curiosity, leads with patience and creativity, and wants to grow alongside a team that truly cares. This is where great educators belong.

What We Offer You

• Paid Time Off & Holidays — Recharge and enjoy time with your family.
• Health Insurance — Comprehensive coverage to keep you and your loved ones healthy.
• Childcare Discount — Meaningful tuition savings for employees with children enrolled.
• Professional Development & Training — We invest in your growth so you can invest in theirs.

Your Role

• Create and deliver engaging, play-based lesson plans that spark a love of learning.
• Support children's social, emotional, and academic development every single day.
• Use creative teaching methods — storytelling, sensory play, movement, music, and more.
• Maintain a warm, structured daily schedule that balances learning, play, meals, and rest.
• Build an inclusive classroom where every child feels safe, valued, and celebrated.
• Track and document each child's progress using school assessment tools.
• Partner with families through warm, consistent communication about their child's growth.
• Uphold all health, safety, and emergency protocols to ensure student well-being.

Who You Are

• You have experience working with young children and it shows — kids light up around you.
• You are patient, energetic, reliable, and bring your whole heart to work.
• You communicate clearly and kindly with children, families, and colleagues.
• You are a lifelong learner who welcomes feedback and professional growth.
• DCF 45-hour training, CDA credential, or a degree in Early Childhood Education is a plus.
• Must successfully complete a Level II Background Screening through Florida's clearinghouse.

Join a team that makes a difference — every day.

Apply now and become part of the Scottsdale Academy family. We can't wait to meet you!

Southwood Campus: (850) 656-3235 | Mahan at Fallschase: (850) 219-2400

scottsdaleacademy.com

Scottsdale Academy is an equal opportunity employer.

Preference given to applicants with specialized Early Childhood Education training or credentials.

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