Part-time Preschool Teacher

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in an Innovative, Flexible, Fun community of teachers? Light Years Ahead Academy is a family owned and operated Childcare Center located in Altamonte Springs, FL. Our mission is to provide a nurturing and inclusive environment where children thrive through play, exploration, and meaningful interactions. We are committed to fostering a love of learning, celebrating diversity, and partnering with families to create a foundation for lifelong success. We cultivate a culture of respect where every child, staff member, and family member are treated with kindness, dignity, and empathy.

If you have a passion to provide a high level of care while bringing in your creative ideas and are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation, apply today to become a part of our team!

This is part-time position with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 1pm-6pm. The pay is $13 -15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications with incentive pay. The position is located onsite at our center: 398 Douglas Avenue, Altamonte Springs, Florida 32714.

The Part-time Preschool Teacher develops a cohesive teaching team, coordinates the curriculum for our 3/4-year-olds and manages the day-to-day operational activities of the classroom. The teacher in this role should be high energy and able to work well with staff, students, and parents. You’ll have the opportunity to be a leader in the classroom, champion a team environment, and provide fun-filled learning opportunities while making a positive impact on the lives of children.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:
• Professional development assistance.
• Positive and rewarding work environment
• 50% Tuition Discount

What You’ll Do:
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum for children ages 3 to 4 years by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example and encourage success through modeling and coaching
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth
• Maintain a personal and professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement while following all facility policies and state regulations
• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Implement sensory-rich, age-appropriate lesson plans
• Encourage children to develop language skills, a community-spirited classroom through sharing, caring and self-regulation while also encouraging independent feeding and self-help skills
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

What We Need from You:
• High school Diploma and/or degree in related field of study required
• FL DCF 45 Hour Certification preferred
•   FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to aracicot@source2.com. You can retrieve the transcript from https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/studentsite/admin/signin
• Willingness to obtain VPK Teacher credentials from DCF
• Must clear a full DCF background check
• At least 1 year of professional early childhood training/experience
• CPR, First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher Certification completion within 30 days of employment
• Fluent in both English and Spanish is a plus
• Understanding of the developmental stages of early childhood

Light Years Ahead Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.