Baccalaureate degree or higher from an accredited college or university with a major in Early Childhood Education, a Social or Behavioral Science or Education, which included at least 18 semester hours in Early Childhood Education
A Certificate of Completion of an approved 10 hour Developmentally Appropriate Practices for Pre-Schoolers or Infant/Toddlers Course
A Certificate of Completion of a 30-hour Introductory Child Care Training Course **OR**
* Certificates of completion totaling 30 hours, which includes the following courses: 6 hours Child Growth and Development; 6 hours Behavioral Observation & Screening; 8 hours Health, Safety & Nutrition; 4 hours Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect; and 6 hours Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations
A Certificate of Completion of an approved 10-hour Special Needs Course
A State of Florida Child Care and Education Program Director Credential or eligible to obtain credential
Possession of a valid Florida Driver License
Must be 21 years of age.
Two years of experience in teaching pre-school or kindergarten age
Two years of supervisory experience required
Successful completion of a Level II background screening
Drug screening prior to hiring
Preschool CLASS (Classroom Assessment Scoring System) Certification within 6 months from date of hire and maintain certification/reliability renewals annually.
Infant/Toddler CLASS Certification within 6 months from the date of hire and maintain certification/reliability renewals annually, if applicable.
Certification in First Aid and CPR within six months of the date assigned to this position;
Knowledge of child development and current research-based pedagogy, curriculum resources, appropriate classroom management techniques for preschool classrooms and reflective practice mentor/coaching strategies.
Knowledge of HS/EHS performance standards.
Knowledge of adult learning techniques.
Math skills needed to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, percentages and overtime.
Computer skills to produce and interpret graphs, charts, spreadsheets and other mathematical reports.
Ability to interpret agency, federal and state laws pertaining to the program.
Knowledge of ECERS, CLASS, Creative Curriculum, and Teaching Strategies.
Demonstrated competence in ECE instructional methodologies;
Experience working in a multi-cultural setting.
The ability to travel to assigned classrooms