TEACHER (PART-TIME)

General Description

This is a part-time position. Under general supervision, provides a stimulating, safe, and developmentally appropriate educational environment where children have the opportunity to develop and implement reading, math, science, art, music, dance, or physical education lessons.

About the role

Organizes and provides developmentally appropriate early childhood education programs; plans and implements curriculum and education for appropriate age levels. Provides activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem solving appropriate to the developmental levels and learning styles of children.

Responsibilities

• Plans and prepares classroom setting
• Oversees safety and educational programs
• Supervises children in the classroom
• Provides a supportive environment in which children can learn and practice appropriate and acceptable individual and group behaviors
• Interacts with parents and community groups
• Maintains open and cooperative communication with parents and families, encouraging their involvement in the program and supporting the child's family relationships
• Writes and compliles individual assessments of each child's development
• Completes daily inventories, child attendance, pre and post tests, and related reports

Requirements

• Work assignments at multiple park locations
• Varying schedules

Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development theory and practice
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures
• General knowledge of word processor and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Records maintenance skills

Skills

• Knowledge of child development theory and practice
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures
• General knowledge of word processor and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Records maintenance skills

Benefits

Not specified

Pay

Not specified

Schedule

Not specified

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of child development theory and practice
• Knowledge of applicable safety procedures
• General knowledge of word processor and spreadsheet programs
• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, testing, and/or teaching methodologies
• Ability to provide activities for children that encourage healthy growth
• Ability to persuade and influence others
• Ability to develop and present educational programs and/or workshops
• Ability to provide a supportive and caring environment for children
• Ability to exercise control and maintain classroom discipline
• Ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Records maintenance skills

Education & Experience Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related Education, Business, Liberal Arts, or Social Sciences discipline
• At least one (1) year experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified
• Current State of Florida Teaching Certification
• Valid Florida driver's license and satisfactory driving history throughout employment

Background Screening

• Fingerprints
• VECHS Background Check Required

Physical Demands

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• The noise level in the work environment may be loud.
• Work is performed indoors and outdoors.

Required Questions

• Which best describes your level of education?
• How many years of teaching experience do you have?
• Do you currently possess the State of Florida Teaching Certification?
• Do you currently possess a valid Driver's License?