Orlando
Job Description Summary Horizons Childcare and Learning Center is committed to providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating early learning environment. Our program focuses on fostering social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development for our Infant and 2 and 3-year-old children. The teacher will plan, implement, and oversee a high-quality classroom. This role involves leading lesson planning, supervising assistant/co-teachers or aides, assessing child progress, collaborating with families, ensuring compliance with Florida’s standards, and helping maintain a learning environment that supports every child’s growth. The position is full-time and requires a 40-hour workweek. Applicants should be aware that this classroom may present significant instructional and behavioral challenges and is best suited for individuals with experience in classroom management. Duties • Develop, plan, and deliver an age-appropriate curriculum aligned with Florida Standards., • Design and implement lesson plans, daily schedules, and classroom activities that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development., • Supervise and mentor assistant teachers/aides in the classroom. Provide guidance, support, and direction., • Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom environment. Ensure the classroom is set up with developmentally appropriate learning centers., • Observe, assess, and document each child’s growth and development. Identify milestones, learning needs, and provide interventions as needed., • Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, participate in parent-teacher conferences, and respond to parent questions or concerns., • Ensure compliance with all state licensing, program requirements, health & safety regulations (including CPR/First Aid, background checks, etc.)., • Maintain accurate records: attendance, incident/accident reports, developmental assessments, lesson plans, etc., • Participate in staff meetings, professional development, workshops, and training to stay current on best practices in early childhood education., • Collaborate with center leadership and other teachers to support overall program quality, including contributions to enrollment, retention, and center goals. Requirements Required Qualifications: • Minimum of 1 year in childcare space, preferably in an infant room and toddler room, • CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)., • Ability to pass state background checks and meet licensing requirements., • Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills., • Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a nurturing disposition., • Florida's teacher credential requirements (this may include VPK Certification, DCF 45-Hour training, or equivalent)., • Previous experience teaching preschool or VPK, with demonstrated experience leading a classroom., • Strong knowledge of child development principles and Florida standards., • Demonstrated leadership experience (mentoring, supervising staff). Nice To Haves • Experience with assessment tools (observational assessments, screening, progress tracking)., • Bilingual skills (preferred). Benefits Benefits • Competitive salary based on credentials and experience., • Professional development opportunities., • Possible childcare discount or other employee perks., • No weekend work, Monday to Friday schedule., • Opportunity for advancement (Lead Teacher,, • The position has a possibility for a full-time schedule.