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At Kids in the City Academy, we strive to provide a warm, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment for young children from infancy to 4 years old. Our goal is to nurture their social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development, laying the foundation for lifelong learning and growth.

As a dedicated teacher, you will be responsible for creating and implementing a high-quality learning experience, leading lesson planning, and ensuring compliance with Florida’s standards. This role offers a full-time schedule and the opportunity to work collaboratively with our team.

This position presents a unique challenge due to its high demand and potential for behavioral difficulties. It requires an experienced professional who can effectively manage the classroom and make a positive impact on the children's lives.

Schedule: 6:30-9:30 AM Monday - Friday (With flexibility)

• Design and implement a comprehensive curriculum aligned with Florida’s educational standards, tailored to meet the diverse needs of young children.
• Develop and implement engaging lesson plans, daily schedules, and activities that foster children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth.
• Mentor and guide assistant teachers and aides in the classroom, providing guidance and support to ensure a cohesive learning environment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe classroom, setting up developmentally appropriate learning centers to encourage exploration and learning.
• Monitor and document each child’s growth and development, identifying milestones, learning needs, and providing targeted interventions to ensure every child thrives.
• Regularly communicate with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, participating in parent-teacher conferences and addressing parent questions or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with state licensing regulations, program requirements, and health and safety protocols, including CPR and First Aid certification.
• Accurately maintain records of attendance, incident reports, developmental assessments, lesson plans, and other important documents.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and training to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
• Collaborate with center leadership and teachers to contribute to overall program quality, supporting enrollment, retention, and center goals.

• Ability to pass state background checks and meet licensing requirements.
• Minimum of 1 year in childcare, preferably in a toddler room.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a nurturing disposition.
• Previous experience teaching preschool or VPK, with demonstrated leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and Florida standards.
• Florida’s teacher credential requirements, including VPK Certification or DCF 45-Hour training.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in mentoring, supervising staff.
• 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.

• Experience with assessment tools, including observational assessments, screening, and progress tracking.
• Bilingual skills, although not required, are a valuable asset in our diverse community.

• 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.