Preschool Teacher Job at Operation Par Inc. in Saint Petersburg

Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.

BENEFITS:

• 9 paid holidays per year
• 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays).  PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
• 401k matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.

LOCATION: 1930 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 or 13800 66th St N, Largo, FL 33771

SUMMARY:

Educator with knowledge of child learning skills and behaviors. Uses quality teaching methods and techniques for early education students ages 0-5. Performs instructions according to education plans. Adheres to educational development plans. Performs duties in an ethical and caring manner.

Classroom Ratio: 1:9

EDUCATION:

• High school diploma with 45 Clock Hours / CDA accepted with experience
• Associate degree or bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education or a related field preferred
• Two years of experience in a licensed child care center with supervisory experience.
• Completion of the minimum number of academic hours required for teaching the special educational level assigned.
• Child Development License, CDA or valid State teaching certification preferred or must be enrolled for completion within the first nine (9) months of employment.

CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED:

Childcare personnel must pass competency exams for the 40 hours of training or receive an educational exemption.

Part 1 (30 hours)

• Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours)
• Health Safety and Nutrition (8 hours)
• Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours)
• Child Growth and Development (6 hours)
• Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours)

Part II (10 hours)

• Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) AND one (1) of the following:
• Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
• Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
• School-Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:

• Knowledge of developmental milestones
• Knowledge of developmental delays and methods of addressing problems
• Knowledge of learning styles and appropriate teaching methods
• Knowledge of Pinellas County License Board, CCC and other related regulations
• Knowledge of teaching children 0-5
• Ability of interact in a positive, productive and effective with counselors, parents, medical personnel, and clerical staff
• Ability to work with parents in a positive, non-threatening manner
• Ability to display enthusiasm and create a warm, caring atmosphere of learning for the child and the parent

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Valid driver's license
• Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.

EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP