Early Childhood Teacher

PCN 06255051HH

Calendar 194/Hrs 8 

Paygrade 5 - $20.50 Hr

Charlotte County Public Schools boasts a competitive compensation package* for employees. This package includes a robust employee benefits offering with access to plan options for supplemental and options plans. CCPS offers plan members an onsite Wellness Center. The Wellness Center provides no-cost preventative care, low-cost acute care appointments, behavioral health services, and prescription dispensing for select prescriptions at no additional cost! If an eligible employee does not need medical coverage, CCPS has a paid benefit opt-out option.

Qualifications: (Inclusive of federal guidelines as they pertain to Head Start positions)

1. Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education.
2. Certification: current Infant/Child First Aid and CPR certification or willingness to obtain within 60 days.
3. Experience working with pre-school children.
4. Ability to pass health screening, including tuberculosis test, per Head Start Performance Standards.
5. License: valid Florida Driver’s License and insurance.

Performance Responsibilites:

1. Develops and implements appropriate instructional plans and individualized learning experiences for 3-5-year-olds as prescribed by program curricula. 
2. Establishes and maintains learning environments that meet all applicable state and federal health and safety standards.
3. Gathers, evaluates and utilizes ongoing child development assessment data. 
4. Engages families in program activities by maintaining ongoing and open communication, including participation in conferences and home visits. 
5. Meets all state and federal record-keeping and recording requirements. 
6. Implements prescribed, individualized support, behavior and/or learning plans. 
7. Practices positive child behavior and management techniques in the classroom. 
8. Participates in requisite professional development activities. 
9. Supports and supervises classroom volunteers and interns. 
10. Maintains relevant, ongoing and open communication with coworkers and supervisory staff.
11. Works closely with partnering community agencies to provide quality, seamless services. 
12. Performs assigned duties related to student on campus. 
13. Performs other duties related to the job goal as directed. 

Full job description can be found: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net

Compensation information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/Page/16990

Benefits information can be found here: https://www.yourcharlotteschools.net/site/Default.aspx?PageID=18838

*Benefits eligibility will be determined and communicated to new hires during the onboarding process. 

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