Childcare Teacher- Pre- School

Are you passionate about working with infants and toddlers? Do you want to make a real difference in the lives of children while helping them grow, learn, and thrive in a safe and nurturing environment? The Spring of Tampa Bay is looking for a Pre-School Teacher who is ready to bring energy, creativity, and compassion to our team!

At The Spring of Tampa Bay, we believe in providing a supportive, fun, and inclusive environment for both our staff and the children we care for. We are committed to creating a positive space where every child can explore, discover, and develop to their fullest potential, and we need YOU to help us do just that!

• Competitive Pay based on education and experience
• Paid Time Off, Sick Leave, Paid Holidays
• Health Benefits and 401K opportunities
• Continued Education Opportunities
• Low Ratios

• CDA (Child Development Associate) certification –
  required.
• Must pass a level 2 background check.
• Two years’ experience in an infant and toddler setting.
• The ability to create and implement fun, educational activities.
• A positive attitude and a willingness to go above and beyond for the children and families we serve.

We can’t wait to meet a passionate, loving teacher like you! If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of children while working with an incredible team, apply today!

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral science preferred or two years of related experience with children.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or equivalent required. If the employee does not possess a CDA, the employee must sign up for the courses and obtain the CDA within one year of employment.
• Three (3) years of related experience.

• Requires completion of Forty (40) hour Childcare training course and Five (5) hour Early Literacy training course.
• Become CORE certified within 90 days of employment. Completes sixteen (16) hours of annual training related to domestic violence.
• Ten (10) hours of continuing education required annually as outlined by Department of Children and Families Childcare Licensing.

• Valid Florida driver’s license, active vehicle insurance, and acceptable MVR required. Must have two years of driving experience.
• Must be able to pass a level 2 background check.
• Must successfully pass and maintain screening through childcare licensing agency and DCF, as required by law.
• Must be willing and eligible to earn and maintain a Child Development Associate (CDA) (or will sign up for course within 90 days of employment and complete certification within 1 year of employment).
• Certification in First Aid and CPR. (or will complete within 90 days of employment).
• 10 hours of continuing education required annually related to childcare as approved through DCF.
• Obtain CORE Competency certification prior to having direct contact with participants. 16 hours of training each year thereafter regarding the dynamics of domestic violence and intervention.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The position requires verbal communication on an individual and group basis, supervising groups of children at The Spring and on field trip outings.
• Talking and hearing is required all the time.
• The position requires walking, standing, sitting, reaching, and using hands. Stooping and crouching are required frequently. Sitting on the floor to play and interact with children is required frequently.
• The employee must often lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.
• Special vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to focus.

• The environment is typically that of a classroom and playground setting with moderate to loud noise levels.
• There is occasional exposure to the outdoors when assisting with outdoor activities or field trips and supervising playground…