Three-Year-Old Teacher in Port St Lucie , FL

Summary

Are you passionate about nurturing young children in a Christ-centered environment? We’re seeking a dedicated 3-year-old Teacher who will help guide, inspire, and support both children and fellow teachers through faith, love, and learning.The 3-year-old Teacher is responsible for developing a cohesive teaching team, coordinating the classroom curriculum, and managing the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. This teacher will create a safe, engaging, and developmentally appropriate environment where children are encouraged to explore, grow, and succeed.If you have a heart for ministry, a passion for early education, and a love for helping children grow in both faith and learning, we’d love to have you join our team!

Duties

• Coordinate and implement an educational curriculum grounded in developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example; encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
• Plan and implement individual and group activities that foster social, emotional, cognitive, and spiritual growth
• Maintain frequent communication with parents, including daily updates, progress reports, and conferences
• Ensure all center policies and state regulations are met
• Maintain a healthy, safe, and clean classroom environment
• Supervise and guide teacher assistants and classroom volunteers to uphold curriculum goals and safety standards
• Keep accurate child records, forms, and documentation
• Commit to ongoing professional development and continuous improvement

Requirements

• Completion of 45 DCF training hours (required)
• CPR and First Aid certification (required)
• Demonstrated personal relationship with Jesus Christ, godly character, and a servant heart
• Knowledge of children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development
• Ability to communicate effectively with both children and adults

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of two years of professional child care experience.
• Strong oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills.
• High energy and the ability to work well with others (staff, children, and parents) and to foster a team environment.
• A strong understanding of child development.
• Excellent leadership, organizational, and interpersonal skills.
• Infant/child CPR and First Aid certification.
• FCCCPC/CDA or Associate's Degree in Early Childhood

Benefits

Paid time off

About Us

Foundations Academy partners with families in developing young minds with excellent character, critical thinking skills, a passion for learning, and a love for God. We are committed to fostering education that addresses the whole person - academically, spiritually, socially and physically.