Department:
Children's Center
Schedule/Status:
8:00am-5:00pm; Full Time
Standard Hours/Week:
40
General Description:
The Childcare Teacher reports to The Children's Center Manager. The duties of the Childcare Teacher include, but are not limited to, hands-on instruction and high-quality care of children between six (6) weeks and five (5) years of age within the childcare program. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare.
Key Responsibilities:
- Implementation of daily lesson plans through facilitation and participation with children in group activities to promote child development in all areas: cognitive, social, emotional, physical, language, and daily living skills.
- Assesses each child's growth and development, and implements a plan to meet each child's individual needs.
- Responsible for writing and posting the daily schedules and lesson plans.*
- Provides supervision to Childcare Teacher Assistant and classroom volunteers.*
- Maintains positive staff and parent relationships. May be asked to participate in multidisciplinary team meetings to develop individual plans for the children.*
- Assists children with self-care activities.*
- Adheres to policies as set; provides input on policy development.*
- Develops and maintains professionalism with the children, parents, employees and partners.*
- Meets ore exceeds yearly requirements for continuing education.*
- Performs similar or related duties as assigned.
- Knows fire, disaster, and safety procedure and regulations as it pertains to work area.*
Requirements:
Formal Education:
- High School diploma or GED required. Associate's Degree in early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
Work Experience:
- Minimum of one (1) year experience in an early childhood program .
Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:
- AHCA fingerprint clearance required.
- For additional information, please refer to: https://info.flclearinghouse.com
- DCF 45 hour Introductory Training within 12 months of hire.
- Staff credential within 24 months of hire.
Full Time Benefits:
Eligible to participate in a number of PMC-sponsored benefits, including:
- Benefits Start on Day 1
- Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 403(b) Retirement Program
- Tuition Reimbursement/Educational Assistance
- EAP, Flex Spending, Accident, Critical and Other Applicable Benefits
- Annual Accrual of 152 Personal Leave Bank (PLB) Hours
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Parrish Healthcare is a caring community of healthcare professionals passionate about excellence and fulfilling our mission of providing Healing Experiences For Everyone All The Time®.
Parrish Healthcare has a Culture of Choice®. This means a we have a healing work environment that empowers people to aspire to be their very best. We partner passionate, talented and skilled people in the right role with the right resources. We provide a clear and strategic direction to achieve superior results on behalf of the communities we serve.