Teacher for 1 year olds

Our academy is dedicated to creating a supportive, engaging, and intellectually stimulating environment for young children. Our infant and 1-year-old program focuses on nurturing social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language skills.

We are seeking a skilled teacher who will lead our classroom, plan and implement engaging lessons, supervise assistant teachers, assess student progress, collaborate with parents, ensure compliance with Florida’s standards, and maintain a learning environment that fosters growth and development. This role demands a candidate with experience in classroom management and handling challenging instructional and behavioral situations.

• Curate, design, and execute an engaging curriculum aligned with Florida Standards that caters to the unique needs of infants and 1-year-olds.
• Develop and implement lesson plans, schedules, and activities that promote comprehensive development: social, emotional, physical, and intellectual.
• Supervise, mentor, and provide guidance to assistant teachers and aides in ensuring the smooth operation of the classroom.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom environment, adapting learning centers to meet developmental needs.
• Regularly observe, assess, and document children’s progress, identifying milestones and providing interventions as necessary.
• Communicate effectively with parents about their child’s development, engage in parent-teacher conferences, and respond to concerns and questions.
• Ensure adherence to all state regulations, licensing requirements, health and safety standards (including CPR and First Aid certifications, background checks, etc.).
• Accurately document and maintain records of attendance, incident reports, developmental assessments, lesson plans, and other important data.
• Actively participate in staff meetings, workshops, and professional development to stay updated on best practices in early childhood education.
• Collaborate with center leaders and teachers to support program quality, contribute to enrollment, retention, and center goals.

Required Qualifications:

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

• 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.

• Bilingual skills (preferred).
• Experience with assessment tools (observational assessments, screening, progress tracking).

• 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.)