Preschool Teacher

The Preschool Teacher provides quality early childhood education services to residential children utilizing the on-site childcare facilities. This role is responsible for creating and implementing developmentally appropriate lesson plans that foster growth in cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development. The teacher ensures a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment while maintaining compliance with all Coalition for the Homeless policies and State of Florida guidelines.

Strong communication with parents, collaboration with staff, and adherence to health and safety regulations are essential to supporting each child’s learning and well-being.

Base pay range: $16.00/hr - $16.00/hr

Position:
Preschool Teacher

Reports to:

Director of Early Childhood Development
Status:
Full-Time - Hourly Non-Exempt

• Early Childhood Education certification or degree preferred.
• Knowledge of D.C.F., NAEYC, and School Readiness Coalition requirements, including health and safety regulations.
• Experience implementing Learning Beyond Paper Curriculum and Florida Standards in lesson planning.
• Familiarity conducting developmental assessments on children.
• Completion of 10 Hours of State-Mandated In-Service Training annually.

• Ability to guide behavior through affirming language, praise, and redirection techniques.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills for interacting with children, parents, and staff.
• Capable of maintaining organized learning centers, materials, schedules, and documentation.
• Able to plan and implement structured, developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities.
• Willing and able to adapt to changes in schedule, classroom needs, or center locations.
• Demonstrates empathy and understanding when responding to children’s emotional and developmental needs.
• Provides a warm, caring, and supportive classroom environment that promotes trust and emotional well-being.
• Arrive each day with a clean and professional appearance, as a reflection of the care and respect we show to the children and families we serve.

This job description does not imply that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee in this position. The employee will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform other job-related duties requested by any person authorized to give instructions or assignments. This description excludes the marginal functions of the position that are incidental to essential job duties.

All duties, responsibilities, and requirements are vital to the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at-will” employment relationship.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Education and Training

• Individual and Family Services

Orlando, FL