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Get Hired at a Top Fort Myers Preschool!

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​Overview
Want to have fun & teach at the same time? Are you passionate about working with young children? Then we need you! Looking for a full time and part time Teacher's Assistants. Prior experience working as a member of a early childhood classroom is a must. Must also be willing, when necessary, to assist in classrooms with children ranging from infancy through school-age.

We are seeking positive parent-teacher communicators who are interested in learning our school's culture. This is an accredited school for young children. We strive to hire the best individuals who possess a genuine passion for connecting with and caring for young children.

Requirements

• Willingness to engage with parents and family members and be responsive to their needs
• Ability to work as an integral part of a team
• Willingness to accept direction and assist classroom teachers with the execution of day to day activities
• Minimum of a high school diploma, but college preferred
• Prior experience strongly recommended

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Position
A Teacher at Palmer Preschool is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally an Assistant Teacher is responsible to work together with a Lead Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

General Qualifications
An Assistant Teacher must meet the qualifications including the following:

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
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Educational Qualifications
All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field1.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field1, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
• Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.
• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.

RN or LPN with emphasis on the young child including at least one class in Child Development or Human Growth Development (For Infant, Toddler, Get Set only).

Lead Teacher Responsibilities
A Lead Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence
• Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Establish positive and effective family relations
• Ensure an effective program, responsive to children’s needs
• Maintain professional commitment
• Write and maintain age appropriate lesson plans daily
• Complete picture monthly portfolios for each child
• Attend monthly meetings
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Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To

• Elementary Education
• Home Economics
• Child Development
• Child Life
• Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education
• Special Education
• Child Psychology
  
  

Relevant Coursework

• Child Development
• Human Growth and Development
• Educational Psychology
• Child Psychology
• Methods: Age Birth to 8 years
• Children’s Literature
• Developmental Assessment of Young Children
• Measurement and Evaluation
• Nutrition
• Health and Safety
• Child Care Administration
• Student Teaching: Kindergarten; 1st Grade; 2nd Grade

If you're interested in applying for a position please find our listing on Indeed or email your resume or CV and cover letter to [email protected].