Early Childhood Associate Teacher at Trinity School for Children – Tampa, Florida
Explore Related Opportunities
About This Position
Make a difference in a child's life! Become a part of Trinity School for Children’s leading childhood educational center.
Our programs concentrate on teaching the "whole child" intellectually, physically, emotionally, spiritually and socially.
Shift: Monday-Friday, 9:30am-6:00pm
POSITION SUMMARY:
Help to implement learning experiences that advance the intellectual, emotional, social, and physical development of children within a safe, healthy learning environment. In this role you will care for children, infants through pre-k. Trinity offers a great learning environment to build your career in education. Earn hours towards your Staff Credential, CDA, or CDA equivalent!
STATUS:
- Full-time-12 month Employee
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Interact with Children - uses appropriate language, interactions, and positive discipline; models appropriate behavior; treats all children with dignity and respect
- Supervision - continuously monitors the children at all times to ensure safety, especially during outside play
- Curriculum - Assists Lead Teacher with preparation and implementation of developmentally appropriate learning experiences that support the Credo and Mission of Trinity School for Children
- Communication - Maintains open communication with teachers and administrators; maintains confidentiality of program and client-related information
- Classroom Maintenance - Helps to maintain a clean and organized learning environment; sanitizes all surfaces, equipment/toys
- Collaboration - Interacts and maintains positive relationships with children, parents, teachers, and administrators; flexible with the ability to work in a demanding work environment; cooperates successfully with others
- Physical - able to stand, walk, sit, use hands, stoop, kneel, crouch, sit on the floor, lift and/or move up to 30 pounds
- Professional Development - Works with the Early Childhood Director to discuss professional development opportunities; assumes responsibility for own professional development
- Understands and implements values of the Trinity educational philosophy and abides by the Employee Handbook
- Other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Must be at least 18 years of age
- HS diploma or equivalent
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working with children infant-preschool age; preferred
- Must complete a satisfactory criminal background check, including fingerprinting and drug testing
- Must complete the Basic 40 Hours training, required by licensing for Early Childhood within 11 months of date of hire
- Maintains a warm and friendly personality
- Willingness to be flexible to achieve the goals of the EC Program
Scan to Apply
Job Location
Job Location
This job is located in the Tampa, Florida, 33603, United States region.