Early Childhood Teacher

Position: Beach Church Early Learning Center - Assistant Teacher beginning August 2025

Classification: Hourly, full-time 40 hours weekly

Reports to: Early Learning Center Director

Purpose

The ELC assistant teacher positions are responsible for providing high quality programming and specialized learning experiences to students in the early learning center programs serving children between 18 months and five years of age. The assistant teacher should provide services in a supportive and positive classroom climate that develop the skills, attitudes, and knowledge and support the lead teacher throughout the day.

Education & Experience

· Department of Children and Families (DCF) 45 Hours training Minimum and meet literacy requirements, within one year of employment

· Child Development Associate (CDA), Florida Child Care Professional Certification (FCCPC) or other in field degree preferred

· 1-2 years early childhood teaching experience preferred

· Ideal candidates have experience as a teacher aide, preschool teacher, toddler teacher, daycare teacher, and/or early childhood education experience.

Key Responsibilities

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

· Implement developmentally appropriate activities for children using Creative Curriculum as a guide with lead teacher in a Christ-centered classroom environment.

· Create a positive home-classroom connection by maintaining appropriate ongoing communication with parents of children.

· Communicate regularly with parents to nurture a supportive and cooperative relationship between home and school.

· Keep accurate records on children as required by program.

· Maintain classroom discipline using behavioral management techniques: positive reinforcement, praise, encouragement and redirection.

· Organize classroom and maintain a safe and healthy learning environment: both indoors and outdoors.

· Provide constant supervision of all children during all activities

· Assist with development of instructional classroom materials.

· Plan personal professional growth and knowledge of current developments within the field.

· Attend required meetings and in-service trainings.

· Protect confidentiality of records and information for students.

· Report to administration when knowledgeable or suspicious that a child’s health or welfare has been or appears to be at risk as a result of abuse or neglect.

· Perform all other duties deemed necessary for the smooth operation of the program and the agency, as directed by the Director of Early Learning Center.

· Adhere to the policies of Beach Church.

Success Factors

· Model Beach Church’s mission, vision, and core values. Become involved in the life of Beach Church.

· Creative thinker

o The ability to come up with original and innovative ideas and solutions.

o The ability to look for better alternatives and offer suggestions for new approaches.

o Thinks independently within the confines of the guidelines, policies and procedures.

· Classroom management

o The ability to provide direction and guidance to a group of children and to encourage cooperation in order to attain an objective.

o The ability to use various teaching strategies (within the realm of ELC Standards) to effectively teach the curriculum.

o Engage all children in classroom activities, building on the ideas of those participating while ensuring others are not discouraged.

· Commitment

o Participate in professional development and in-service training to continue to provide quality education.

o Continuous learner; motivated to learn and grow in position and does not give up easily.

o Maximize all opportunities afforded by the ELC and other agencies.

o Does the right thing, even when it is difficult. Does not yield to pressure to show bias or manipulate others.

· Learning Ability

o The ability to absorb new information readily and to put it into practice effectively.

o Understand the policies and processes and acts accordingly.

o Demonstrate openness to new organizational/program structures, procedures and technology.

Physical Demands

This is a physically active role that would require the ability to lift at least 35 pounds; participate on the floor with children and move swiftly without limitation.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

We are hiring an assistant teachers for the 2025-2026 school year. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, shifts are between the hours. The program operates from 7:30 am – 5:15 pm. Some flexibility in hours is required based on program needs.

Benefits

· Options for health, vision, and dental insurance

· Aligns with most closures and holidays at Duval County Public Schools including winter and spring break

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $14.75 - $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person