Child Care Teacher

Rainbow of Kids Academy is hiring a dependable, caring floating teacher to support classrooms as needed and help children learn through play and daily routines. We are looking for someone who enjoys working with young children, communicates respectfully with families, and makes child safety a priority.

The initial probationary period is 90 days. Additional hours may become available after successful completion, based on performance, attendance, enrollment, and staffing needs.

Responsibilities

· Provide active supervision during classroom activities, meals, rest time, outdoor play, and transitions. Maintain required ratios and account for every child.

· Plan and carry out activities that support language, early literacy, motor skills, problem solving, and social and emotional development.

· Use positive guidance and help children practice sharing, independence, and managing emotions. Follow center discipline policies.

· Assist with diapering, toileting, handwashing, meals, and rest routines using appropriate health and sanitation practices.

· Keep classrooms and materials clean and organized. Follow food safety procedures, allergy plans, and individual care instructions.

· Maintain accurate attendance, meal, activity, and incident records. Use Brightwheel for documentation and family communication as directed.

· Communicate professionally with parents and coworkers, protect confidentiality, and work with the Director to address classroom concerns.

· Follow emergency procedures and mandated reporting requirements. Promptly document and report injuries, hazards, and suspected child abuse or neglect as required by law.

· Arrive reliably for scheduled shifts. Move between classrooms to cover staff breaks, absences, and changing classroom needs, within your qualifications and required ratios.

Strongly Preferred Qualifications

· Completed Florida DCF 45-hour training: 40-hour introductory child care training, required competency exams or approved exemptions, and 5 hours of approved early literacy training.

· Active Florida Staff Credential verified on the DCF training transcript, such as through a CDA, FCCPC, or qualifying education.

· Active Florida Director Credential.

· Experience in a licensed childcare center, particularly with toddlers or preschoolers; familiarity with Brightwheel or other childcare management software.

Required Qualifications and Employment Conditions

· At least 18 years old and a high school diploma or GED. These are the center hiring standards for this position.

· Obtain and maintain DCF eligibility for child care employment through Level 2 background screening. Cooperate with fingerprinting, required registry and out-of-state checks, employment history verification, and personnel-file documentation before starting work.

· Provide a current DCF training transcript and any relevant credentials. Meet all training requirements applicable to your experience and assigned duties; approved DCF exemptions are accepted.

· If new to the child care industry, begin the required 40-hour introductory training within 90 days of initial industry employment and complete it within 12 months after starting. Complete approved 5-hour early literacy training within 12 months of initial industry employment. Existing deadlines do not restart when changing employers.

· Complete School Readiness preservice health and safety training within 90 days of initial employment with any School Readiness provider and before any unsupervised contact with or care of children in that program.

· Hold current pediatric CPR and First Aid certifications, or obtain them before assuming unsupervised classroom duties as a center requirement. CPR training must include an approved instructor-led skills assessment.

· Complete center orientation, universal precautions and exposure-plan instruction, emergency procedures, and fire extinguisher training within applicable deadlines. Complete task-specific training before administering medication or participating in child transportation, if assigned.

· Complete required ongoing professional development, including at least 10 hours of annual in-service training after completing introductory training. Keep certifications and required records current.

· Demonstrate patience, sound judgment, clear communication, dependable attendance, and the ability to follow classroom and safety procedures.

Any assignment as a VPK instructor requires verification of the additional Florida VPK qualifications and training before assignment.

Physical and Classroom Duties

Carry out active supervision indoors and outdoors, participate in activities at child level, assist children with personal care, and help children evacuate safely. These essential duties must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation.

Note: Paid Time Off after probation period

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 15.0 – 30.0 per week

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person