Teacher for 2 year olds
Summary Kids in the City Academy is committed to providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating early learning environment. Our program focuses on fostering social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development for our 2 year old children. The teacher will plan, implement, and oversee a high-quality classroom. This role involves leading lesson planning, supervising assistant/co-teachers or aides, assessing child progress, collaborating with families, ensuring compliance with Florida’s standards, and helping maintain a learning environment that supports every child’s growth. The position has a possibility for a full time schedule. Applicants should be aware that this classroom may present significant instructional and behavioral challenges and is best suited for individuals with experience in classroom management. Duties
- Develop, plan, and deliver an age-appropriate curriculum aligned with Florida Standards.
- Design and implement lesson plans, daily schedules, and classroom activities that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
- Supervise and mentor assistant teachers / aides in the classroom. Provide guidance, support, and direction.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom environment. Ensure the classroom is set up with developmentally appropriate learning centers.
- Observe, assess, and document each child’s growth and development. Identify milestones, learning needs, and provide interventions as needed.
- Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, participate in parent-teacher conferences, respond to parent questions or concerns.
- Ensure compliance with all state licensing, program requirements, health & safety regulations (including CPR/First Aid, background checks, etc.).
- Maintain accurate records: attendance, incident/accident reports, developmental assessments, lesson plans, etc.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, workshops, and training to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
- Collaborate with center leadership and other teachers to support overall program quality, including contributions to enrollment, retention, and center goals.
- Minimum of 1 year in childcare space preferably in a toddler room
- CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
- Ability to pass state background checks and meet licensing requirements.
- Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
- Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a nurturing disposition.
- Ability to move around the classroom frequently, assist with children, sit/kneel/squat.
- Ability to lift and carry children or materials (up to regulatory limits).
- Stand for extended periods; interact actively in play and learning.
- Florida's teacher credential requirements (this may include VPK Certification, DCF 45-Hour training, or equivalent).
- Previous experience teaching preschool or VPK, with demonstrated experience leading a classroom.
- Strong knowledge of child development principles and Florida standards.
- Demonstrated leadership experience (mentoring, supervising staff).
- Experience with assessment tools (observational assessments, screening, progress tracking).
- Bilingual skills (preferred).
- Competitive salary based on credentials and experience.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Possible childcare discount or other employee perks.
- After a 90-day probationary period, employees receive paid holidays.
- No weekend work, Monday to Friday schedule.
- Opportunity for advancement (Lead Teacher, Assistance Director, Curriculum Specialist, etc.)
- The position has a possibility for a full time schedule.
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