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Looking for a part-time morning position? Do you enjoy working, interacting with, and playing with children? This may a position you will enjoy. This part-time position is mainly for our school - age children. You will work an early morning shift somewhere between 6:30-9:00 am. You will be responsible for supervising children, mostly between the ages of 5-12 years old, but sometimes as young as infancy. At approximately 7:30 am you will safely transport the school-age children to a local elementary school in our van or small school bus, and drop them off for their school day. You will arrive back to the childcare center and help out until our later staff arrive. If you are looking for additional hours, a part-time afternoon shift may be available. All applicants must: pass Level 2 background screenings pass or be working toward passing the DCF 45 hours complete 2 school readiness mandated trainings childcare Hold a current and valid first aid/CPR certification Have a valid regular driver's license ( NO special license, such as a cdl needed) be willing and able to drive a 15 passenger van and small 15 passenger bus have a clean driving record pass a driver's physical complete a transportation class on the DCF website. be friendly and outgoing Have a love for children be a team player be diligent about safety and following safety protocols both on and off campus be willing and able to supervise a group of children independently using appropriate discipline willing and able to be a responsible driver be willing and able to follow directions

PB Schools, the parent company or Palm Beach Preschool is dedicated to providing exceptional early childhood education for children from birth to 12 years old. We prioritize social-emotional development and believe in a play-based learning approach that fosters foundational skills through human interaction and movement. Our culture emphasizes professional growth, support, and a commitment to our core values of an Emotionally Supportive Environment, Respect, Trust, Fun, and Quality Education. Working in early childhood education is not just a job - it's a responsibility. Every day, parents trust us with what matters most in their lives: their children. That trust is sacred, and it comes with high expectations. We are here to protect, nurture, and educate each child with excellence, consistency, and integrity. At our schools, there is no room for complacency, excuses, or halfhearted effort. We show up on time, we stay engaged, and we give our best - even when it's hard. The children deserve that. The families deserve that. Our team deserves that. We take pride in maintaining a professional, positive, and dependable environment where everyone contributes and no one carries the weight alone. We believe in teamwork, accountability, and purpose-driven work. Those who are passionate about children, who take initiative, and who truly care about the impact they make will thrive here. But for those looking for an easy job or a place to coast - this is not that place. We hold ourselves and each other to a higher standard because what we do changes lives. If you're here to make a difference, to grow, and to give your best - welcome. You're in the right place. Summary We are seeking an Operational Director to lead our large Palm Beach Preschool team , at our West Palm Beach location. In this pivotal role, you will oversee the daily operations of our preschool, ensuring that we are compliant with providing a nurturing and educational environment for all children. Your leadership will be instrumental in upholding our mission and values while fostering a culture of excellence among our staff. Responsibilities Oversee the daily operations of the preschool program, ensuring compliance with state regulations and quality standards. Uphold the rules and regulations of our governing bodies and accreditors such as ELC, DEL, Health Department, and APPLE Lead and mentor teaching staff, providing ongoing support and professional development opportunities. Ensuring a high level of staff culture that supports our vision, mission, core values, philosophy, goals, and our WHY. Oversee strategic plans for business development and curriculum development Collaborate on program improvement. Manage tuition collections and follow budgets. Foster an emotionally supportive environment that promotes professional team bonding and collaboration with your staff and promotes children's social-emotional development. Professionally engage with parents and the community to build strong relationships and enhance program visibility. Work collaboratively and closely with team members in multiple team structures. Exhibit a wide range of professional competencies, including but not limited to professionalism, confidentiality, loyalty, trust, respect, positive attitude, commitment, and many more. OUR WHY At PB Schools, our WHY is and always will be that everything we do we do forthe children. We exist to provide a safe, joyful, and nurturing environment where every child can grow socially, emotionally, physically, and intellectually-while having fun every single day. As a Director, your role goes beyond caring for children. You are the leader who sets the tone, models our values, and inspires your teaching team to live out our WHY. You msut ensure safety through licensing compliance, and upholding policies. You must bring dedication, loyalty, and a true commitment to putting children and families first. This means going above and beyond-ensuring children feel safe and loved, keeping parents informed and included, and developing a staff culture rooted in compassion, professionalism, and joy. A great Director builds not just a program, but a family-where children thrive, parents feel supported, and teachers grow into their best selves. If your WHY aligns with ours, and you are ready to lead with heart, vision, and excellence, then this is where you belong. Requirements Valid Florida Director's Credential with VPK Endorsement Valid Staff Credential with VPK teacher requirements Proven experience in education administration or leadership roles within early childhood settings. Strong understanding and training of of child development principles and best practices in early childhood education. Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage effectively with staff, parents, and children. Excellent leadership skills to motivate, inspire, and connect with your team and families. Demonstrated ability in strategic planning and budgeting management. Have the desire to collaborate and connect with fellow directors. Job Type: Full-time Benefits: 401(k) matching Childcare Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you able to work at least until 6pm everyday, Monday-Friday? Are you willing and able to be a back-up driver for our school age program? Language: Spanish and English (Preferred) License/Certification: Director's Credential (Required)

Summary/Objective This position requires you to transport school age children between the child care center and elementary school in a 15 passenger vehicle. No special driver's license is required. You will also work as an assistant teacher by helping the lead teacher with providing each child with a developmentally and academically enriching learning experience in a safe, nurturing environment while striving to meet the company's vision, and mission. The Assistant Teacher/ Floater models technical excellence by providing high quality childcare and learning, while facilitating positive social and intellectual experiences. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Educational Be familiar with and assist the lead teacher with following written meaningful lesson plans according to the center's curriculum Plans for, prepares for (by gathering materials, books, toys, charts, etc), and implements lesson plans Teaches Language/ Communication skills, Social/Emotional skills, Cognitive Skills and Fine/Gross Motor skills per curriculum guidelines Understands the developmental guidelines of the age of the children with which they work Provides all lessons from the lesson plan in a fun, & child inviting manner Observes and documents children's behavior and curricular achievements Assists with assessments on the children, according to curriculum guide Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental guidelines for the age of the children taught Keeps a clean, neat and attractive classroom, having themes/seasonal artwork hanging Effectively use the center's behavior management philosophy and discipline policy Parents/Families Greets parents in a friendly and upbeat manner upon arrival and departure Assists lead teacher with writing daily notes for children to take home regarding the child's day, focusing on the positive things the child did for the day Informs families of upcoming events, participates in parent conferences, keeps parents updated on their children's progress Maintains confidentiality Accepts and defends diversity among children, parents, and staff Licensing Becoming aware of and following ALL licensing rules and regulations Meals/Nutrition/Food Safety Serving children meals at designated mealtimes per USDA Child Care Food Program guidelines Assuring all children have washed their hands appropriately prior to meals Follow sanitary procedures, being aware of food allergies for the children whom you are serving food to and restricting the foods for the children with the allergies, Encouraging children to eat healthy and to try a variety of foods that have been offered to them Encouraging developmental self-help skills related to feeding Respecting the rate of which a child eats Encouraging parents to bring in healthy foods for their child if they choose not to eat food provided by our center Playground Keep children in your line of sight and hearing at all times Continuously rotate on playground looking in hard to see areas to ensure child safety Keep away from other staff members on the playground to ensure wide range supervision Continuously teach children how to use equipment properly and review playground rules Permit only one child at the water fountain at a time Participate in gross motor activities for the children to do on the playground Correct the children's inappropriate and unsafe behavior and teach them the correct safe way Guard the gate (one person only) to ensure the safety of the children Greeting parents at pick up and documenting the child's departure time. Health/Safety Supervising children indoors and outdoors, ensuring they are always within you line of site and hearing. Supervising children in potty area Changing diapers per the diaper changing procedure Sanitizing diaper changing table and toilets after each use Using Universal Precautions to deal with all bodily fluids Teaching children the correct way to use toys and equipment for their safety and purpose of learning Making sure basic needs of the children have been met (clean face/hands/clothes, tied shoes, wipe noses, appropriate dress for weather conditions, providing water for drinking throughout the day in addition to mealtimes, etc.) Informing administration of hazards, correcting/removing any hazards that you are capable of removing Following all Health Department Rules and Regulations and Office of Early Learning Health and Safety rules Quickly attending to a hurt child, writing accident/incident/observation notes on children per our policy guidelines, informing administration immediately of any accident/incident/observation Inform administration of suspicious abuse, inform administration of sick children Completing attendance per center's policy Complete diaper logs per center's policy Knowing how many children you have at all times Keeping all children in your line of sight and hearing Exposures: Moderate hazards: Childhood illness, Heat/cold, Noise Janitorial/Maintenance Responsible for keeping any classroom used by jobholder clean and neat Cleans and sanitizes bathroom sinks, floors and toilet according to our cleaning procedures or when soiled Mops/sweeps/vacuums at least daily or when soiled Dusts shelves, windowsills, chairs rails, fans, air vents at least weekly Keeps children's cubbies neat with folded sheets, blankets and clothing. Keeps all toys with organized with a label attached to the shelf and bin (see labeling procedure) Follows the classroom cleaning log and initial when you complete the task. Assists with the facility's clean-up and maintenance as assigned, both interior and exterior Other Responsible for following the lead teacher's directions on daily duties and curriculum implementation, providing the directions are within the company's policies Primarily there to support the Lead teacher and are the first responders to diapering, toileting, and clean-up. Assistant teacher/floater may be asked to take part in food serving, answering phones, and other duties as assigned. Interpersonal Skills Assistant teachers are required to maintain professional, courteous relationships with parents, co-workers, and children based around our school wide core values. Outside personal contact with families is prohibited as is social media contact, babysitting for families, and exchange of personal phone number. If a personal relationship existed with a family member prior to employment or enrollment, staff must immediately inform administration of the relationship Work Environment This job operates in an indoor and outdoor childcare facility environment, and within a vehicle. The position will interact with children, daily. The jobholder will be exposed to such hazards as childhood illnesses, heat/cold, noise, physical harm from young children and bodily fluids and hazards/risks involved with driving. Physical Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Lift and hold children weighing 50 pounds or less several times a day and within the same hour Stand and walk for periods of at least 30 minutes Move quickly, engaging the whole body through sitting to play with children, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pulling and repetitive motions Visually and Auditorily scanning the environment to continuously supervise the children appropriately Push and pull things such as a vacuum cleaner or children on a swing, Using fingers for small tasks such as tying shoes, zippering, snapping, folding, twisting items like bottle caps, and scooping. Clearly see and hear children. Children must always be in a teacher's line of sight and hearing. Tolerate loud higher pitched noises, such as crying children, for several hours per day Tolerate working indoors with air conditioning, and outdoors in the Florida heat/sun. Move in and out of a 15 passenger vehicle Mental Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Be alert to persons, places, times, and events. Make logical decisions using good judgement. Must be willing and able to learn and implement new techniques that are adopted by the company. Be able to follow verbal and written directions given by the lead teacher or administrator and also read and carry out the lead teacher's lesson plan in her absence Follow the classroom schedule Supervise children Multitask, make quick decisions, and problem solve. Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents, children, and staff. Interpret children's feeling as well as respond to them sympathetically in a quick time frame, judge dangerous and safe situations. Must be able to be calm and remain calm in high stress situations, including but not limited to children misbehaving, and emergencies. Perform safe driving skills on and off the road Professional Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Judge and professionally use nonverbal/verbal language skills when speaking with parents and children Continue their education and maintain current certifications, Follow guidelines of the school Refrain from personal contact with families including but not limited to social media, personal phone numbers, emails, and personal socialization Interpersonal Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Show warmth, compassion, empathy, and love to the children, Use comforting techniques to calm the children such as rubbing backs, hugs, etc. Communicate professionally effectively, both verbally and written, with parents, children, staff, and administration using correct grammar and spelling Discipline children in a non-punitive way following the center's discipline guidelines Comfort all crying children Be a team player with all staff Interact and work cooperatively with children, parents, and staff Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, non-exempt status position. The hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Overtime hours or different hours or days of work may be required at management's discretion. Monthly staff meeting are expected to be attended and children are not permitted to attend Required Education and Experience High School Diploma/GED Completion of the DCF 45 hours A valid Florida Staff Credential or Exemption(preferred) VPK Teachers are required to have additional VPK trainings Valid Florida Driver's License - Safe Driver Additional Eligibility Qualifications Training requirements are subject to revisions based upon revised policies of our ECE partners. Below is an outline of expectations, however each entity may make unannounced revisions to their requirements. Additionally, our school is affiliated with several system partners, and may join into pilot programs which may require additional professional development. Staff are expected to partake in the required trainings set forth by our system partners. Most training are paid for via the SEEK scholarship. First Aid/CPR: All staff is required to maintain current certification County/State: 10 approved in-service hours/1.0CEUs between July 1st-June 30th APPLE: 24 in-service or equivalent by June 30: Confirm with director annually VPK: subject to yearly revisions on training requirements; confirm with director annually Gold trainings Conscious Discipline CLASS Training Review Purposes: See Annual Review-Subject to change yearly Total Hours of Annual Training: Varies upon previous professional development achievements. DCF Transporting Children training. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. EEO Statement Palm Beach Preschool provides equal employment opportunities and does not make employment decisions on the basis of any protected characteristic, including, veteran or active military status, genetic information, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Other Duties Please note this is intended to describe the general nature and work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of personnel. Furthermore, other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at the discretion of the employer. Changes to essential job functions will be communicated with the jobholder, typically through a revised . Employment Relationship Please note that this job description is not a contract and does not create any obligations on the part of the company. Employment with PB Schools is and shall remain at-will.

💛 Why You'll LOVE Working With Us Here, you're not “just an employee.” You're family. We offer one of the BEST benefit packages in early childhood education: ✨ Paid Time Off (PTO) 🎂 Your Birthday = A Paid Holiday! 🩺 Health Insurance 😄 Dental & Vision Insurance 💰 401(k) With Matching Contribution 👶 Reduced Childcare Tuition for Your Own Kids 📚 Paid Training & Ongoing Professional Development 🚀 Growth Opportunities - Lead Teacher & Leadership Paths 🎉 Fun, Positive, Supportive Team Culture 🕒 Flexible Scheduling Options 👶 Work that makes a difference in children's lives 📘 What You'll Do Support the Lead Teacher with classroom activities Care for and engage children in a loving, safe environment Communicate positively with families and staff Help maintain a clean, organized classroom Be a team player everyone can count on 🌈 What We're Looking For A big heart for children ❤️ Reliable, friendly, and positive attitude Team-player mentality Willingness to learn (we provide training!) Bilingual is a plus but not required 🚀 Ready to Join a School That Truly Values YOU? APPLY TODAY! 📞 Call us 📧 Email us 🏫 Or stop by - we can't wait to meet you! 🇪🇸 SE BUSCA: ASISTENTE DE MAESTRA¡Únete a la familia de PB Schools - donde tu trabajo realmente importa! Te encantan los niños, disfrutas un ambiente positivo y quieres marcar una diferencia cada día? En PB Schools estamos contratando Asistentes de Maestra con energía, cariño y responsabilidad que quieran crecer y sentirse realmente valorados. 💛 Beneficios Que Te Encantarán Ofrecemos uno de los mejores paquetes de beneficios en educación infantil: ✨ Tiempo Libre Pagado (PTO) 🎂 ¡Tu Cumpleaños es un Día Feriado Pagado! 🩺 Seguro Médico 😄 Seguro Dental y de Visión 💰 Plan 401(k) con Aportación de la Empresa 👶 Descuento en Matrícula para el Cuidado de Tus Hijos 📚 Capacitación Pagada & Desarrollo Profesional 🚀 Oportunidades de Crecimiento 🎉 Ambiente Positivo, Familiar y de Apoyo 🕒 Horarios Flexibles 📘 Lo Que Harás Apoyar a la Maestra Principal con actividades en el salón Cuidar y supervisar a los niños con cariño y seguridad Comunicarte positivamente con familias y compañeros Mantener el salón organizado y limpio Trabajar en equipo con una actitud positiva 🌈 Lo Que Buscamos Pasión por trabajar con niños ❤️ Responsabilidad y buena actitud Trabajo en equipo Ganas de aprender (¡te entrenamos!) Ser bilingüe es un plus, no un requisito 🚀 Lista(o) para unirte a una escuela que te valora de verdad? ¡APLICA HOY MISMO! 📞 Llámanos 📧 Envíanos un correo 🏫 O visítanos - ¡nos encantará conocerte!

Summary/Objective The objective of an Assistant Teacher/ Floater is to assist the lead teacher with providing each child with a developmentally and academically enriching learning experience in a safe, nurturing environment while striving to meet the company's vision, and mission. The Assistant Teacher/ Floater models technical excellence by providing high quality childcare and learning, while facilitating positive social and intellectual experiences. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Educational Be familiar with and assist the lead teacher with following written meaningful lesson plans according to the center's curriculum Plans for, prepares for (by gathering materials, books, toys, charts, etc), and implements lesson plans Teaches Language/ Communication skills, Social/Emotional skills, Cognitive Skills and Fine/Gross Motor skills per curriculum guidelines Understands the developmental guidelines of the age of the children with which they work Provides all lessons from the lesson plan in a fun, & child inviting manner Observes and documents children's behavior and curricular achievements Assists with assessments on the children, according to curriculum guide Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental guidelines for the age of the children taught Keeps a clean, neat and attractive classroom, having themes/seasonal artwork hanging Effectively use the center's behavior management philosophy and discipline policy Parents/Families Greets parents in a friendly and upbeat manner upon arrival and departure Assists lead teacher with writing daily notes for children to take home regarding the child's day, focusing on the positive things the child did for the day Informs families of upcoming events, participates in parent conferences, keeps parents updated on their children's progress Maintains confidentiality Accepts and defends diversity among children, parents, and staff Licensing Becoming aware of and following ALL licensing rules and regulations Meals/Nutrition/Food Safety Serving children meals at designated mealtimes per USDA Child Care Food Program guidelines Assuring all children have washed their hands appropriately prior to meals Follow sanitary procedures, being aware of food allergies for the children whom you are serving food to and restricting the foods for the children with the allergies, Encouraging children to eat healthy and to try a variety of foods that have been offered to them Encouraging developmental self-help skills related to feeding Respecting the rate of which a child eats Encouraging parents to bring in healthy foods for their child if they choose not to eat food provided by our center Playground Keep children in your line of sight and hearing at all times Continuously rotate on playground looking in hard to see areas to ensure child safety Keep away from other staff members on the playground to ensure wide range supervision Continuously teach children how to use equipment properly and review playground rules Permit only one child at the water fountain at a time Participate in gross motor activities for the children to do on the playground Correct the children's inappropriate and unsafe behavior and teach them the correct safe way Guard the gate (one person only) to ensure the safety of the children Greeting parents at pick up and documenting the child's departure time. Health/Safety Supervising children indoors and outdoors, ensuring they are always within you line of site and hearing. Supervising children in potty area Changing diapers per the diaper changing procedure Sanitizing diaper changing table and toilets after each use Using Universal Precautions to deal with all bodily fluids Teaching children the correct way to use toys and equipment for their safety and purpose of learning Making sure basic needs of the children have been met (clean face/hands/clothes, tied shoes, wipe noses, appropriate dress for weather conditions, providing water for drinking throughout the day in addition to mealtimes, etc.) Informing administration of hazards, correcting/removing any hazards that you are capable of removing Following all Health Department Rules and Regulations and Office of Early Learning Health and Safety rules Quickly attending to a hurt child, writing accident/incident/observation notes on children per our policy guidelines, informing administration immediately of any accident/incident/observation Inform administration of suspicious abuse, inform administration of sick children Completing attendance per center's policy Complete diaper logs per center's policy Knowing how many children you have at all times Keeping all children in your line of sight and hearing Exposures: Moderate hazards: Childhood illness, Heat/cold, Noise Janitorial/Maintenance Responsible for keeping any classroom used by jobholder clean and neat Cleans and sanitizes bathroom sinks, floors and toilet according to our cleaning procedures or when soiled Mops/sweeps/vacuums at least daily or when soiled Dusts shelves, windowsills, chairs rails, fans, air vents at least weekly Keeps children's cubbies neat with folded sheets, blankets and clothing. Keeps all toys with organized with a label attached to the shelf and bin (see labeling procedure) Follows the classroom cleaning log and initial when you complete the task. Assists with the facility's clean-up and maintenance as assigned, both interior and exterior Other Responsible for following the lead teacher's directions on daily duties and curriculum implementation, providing the directions are within the company's policies Primarily there to support the Lead teacher and are the first responders to diapering, toileting, and clean-up. Assistant teacher/floater may be asked to take part in food serving, answering phones, and other duties as assigned. Interpersonal Skills Assistant teachers are required to maintain professional, courteous relationships with parents, co-workers, and children based around our school wide core values. Outside personal contact with families is prohibited as is social media contact, babysitting for families, and exchange of personal phone number. If a personal relationship existed with a family member prior to employment or enrollment, staff must immediately inform administration of the relationship Work Environment This job operates in an indoor and outdoor childcare facility environment. The position will interact with children, daily. The jobholder will be exposed to such hazards as childhood illnesses, heat/cold, noise, physical harm from young children and bodily fluids. Physical Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Lift and hold children weighing 50 pounds or less several times a day and within the same hour Stand and walk for periods of at least 30 minutes Move quickly, engaging the whole body through sitting to play with children, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pulling and repetitive motions Visually and Auditorily scanning the environment to continuously supervise the children appropriately Push and pull things such as a vacuum cleaner or children on a swing, Using fingers for small tasks such as tying shoes, zippering, snapping, folding, twisting items like bottle caps, and scooping. Clearly see and hear children. Children must always be in a teacher's line of sight and hearing. Tolerate loud higher pitched noises, such as crying children, for several hours per day Tolerate working indoors with air conditioning, and outdoors in the Florida heat/sun. Mental Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Be alert to persons, places, times, and events. Make logical decisions using good judgement. Must be willing and able to learn and implement new techniques that are adopted by the company. Be able to follow verbal and written directions given by the lead teacher or administrator and also read and carry out the lead teacher's lesson plan in her absence Follow the classroom schedule Supervise children Multitask, make quick decisions, and problem solve. Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents, children, and staff. Interpret children's feeling as well as respond to them sympathetically in a quick time frame, judge dangerous and safe situations. Must be able to be calm and remain calm in high stress situations, including but not limited to children misbehaving, and emergencies. Professional Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Judge and professionally use nonverbal/verbal language skills when speaking with parents and children Continue their education and maintain current certifications, Follow guidelines of the school Refrain from personal contact with families including but not limited to social media, personal phone numbers, emails, and personal socialization Interpersonal Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Show warmth, compassion, empathy, and love to the children, Use comforting techniques to calm the children such as rubbing backs, hugs, etc. Communicate professionally effectively, both verbally and written, with parents, children, staff, and administration using correct grammar and spelling Discipline children in a non-punitive way following the center's discipline guidelines Comfort all crying children Be a team player with all staff Interact and work cooperatively with children, parents, and staff Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, non-exempt status position. The hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Overtime hours or different hours or days of work may be required at management's discretion. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma/GED Completion of the DCF 45 hours A valid Florida Staff Credential or Exemption(preferred) VPK Teachers are required to have additional VPK trainings Additional Eligibility Qualifications Training requirements are subject to revisions based upon revised policies of our ECE partners. Below is an outline of expectations, however each entity may make unannounced revisions to their requirements. Additionally, our school is affiliated with several system partners, and may join into pilot programs which may require additional professional development. Staff are expected to partake in the required trainings set forth by our system partners. Most training are paid for via the SEEK scholarship. First Aid/CPR: All staff is required to maintain current certification County/State: 10 approved in-service hours/1.0CEUs between July 1st-June 30th APPLE: 24 in-service or equivalent by June 30: Confirm with director annually VPK: subject to yearly revisions on training requirements; confirm with director annually Gold trainings Conscious Discipline CLASS Training Review Purposes: See Annual Review-Subject to change yearly Total Hours of Annual Training: Varies upon previous professional development achievements. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. EEO Statement Palm Beach Preschool provides equal employment opportunities and does not make employment decisions on the basis of any protected characteristic, including, veteran or active military status, genetic information, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Other Duties Please note this is intended to describe the general nature and work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of personnel. Furthermore, other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at the discretion of the employer. Changes to essential job functions will be communicated with the jobholder, typically through a revised . Employment Relationship Please note that this job description is not a contract and does not create any obligations on the part of the company. Employment with PB Schools is and shall remain at-will.

Summary/Objective The objective of an Assistant Teacher/ Floater is to assist the lead teacher with providing each child with a developmentally and academically enriching learning experience in a safe, nurturing environment while striving to meet the company's vision, and mission. The Assistant Teacher/ Floater models technical excellence by providing high quality childcare and learning, while facilitating positive social and intellectual experiences. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Educational Be familiar with and assist the lead teacher with following written meaningful lesson plans according to the center's curriculum Plans for, prepares for (by gathering materials, books, toys, charts, etc), and implements lesson plans Teaches Language/ Communication skills, Social/Emotional skills, Cognitive Skills and Fine/Gross Motor skills per curriculum guidelines Understands the developmental guidelines of the age of the children with which they work Provides all lessons from the lesson plan in a fun, & child inviting manner Observes and documents children's behavior and curricular achievements Assists with assessments on the children, according to curriculum guide Demonstrates an understanding of the developmental guidelines for the age of the children taught Keeps a clean, neat and attractive classroom, having themes/seasonal artwork hanging Effectively use the center's behavior management philosophy and discipline policy Parents/Families Greets parents in a friendly and upbeat manner upon arrival and departure Assists lead teacher with writing daily notes for children to take home regarding the child's day, focusing on the positive things the child did for the day Informs families of upcoming events, participates in parent conferences, keeps parents updated on their children's progress Maintains confidentiality Accepts and defends diversity among children, parents, and staff Licensing Becoming aware of and following ALL licensing rules and regulations Meals/Nutrition/Food Safety Serving children meals at designated mealtimes per USDA Child Care Food Program guidelines Assuring all children have washed their hands appropriately prior to meals Follow sanitary procedures, being aware of food allergies for the children whom you are serving food to and restricting the foods for the children with the allergies, Encouraging children to eat healthy and to try a variety of foods that have been offered to them Encouraging developmental self-help skills related to feeding Respecting the rate of which a child eats Encouraging parents to bring in healthy foods for their child if they choose not to eat food provided by our center Playground Keep children in your line of sight and hearing at all times Continuously rotate on playground looking in hard to see areas to ensure child safety Keep away from other staff members on the playground to ensure wide range supervision Continuously teach children how to use equipment properly and review playground rules Permit only one child at the water fountain at a time Participate in gross motor activities for the children to do on the playground Correct the children's inappropriate and unsafe behavior and teach them the correct safe way Guard the gate (one person only) to ensure the safety of the children Greeting parents at pick up and documenting the child's departure time. Health/Safety Supervising children indoors and outdoors, ensuring they are always within you line of site and hearing. Supervising children in potty area Changing diapers per the diaper changing procedure Sanitizing diaper changing table and toilets after each use Using Universal Precautions to deal with all bodily fluids Teaching children the correct way to use toys and equipment for their safety and purpose of learning Making sure basic needs of the children have been met (clean face/hands/clothes, tied shoes, wipe noses, appropriate dress for weather conditions, providing water for drinking throughout the day in addition to mealtimes, etc.) Informing administration of hazards, correcting/removing any hazards that you are capable of removing Following all Health Department Rules and Regulations and Office of Early Learning Health and Safety rules Quickly attending to a hurt child, writing accident/incident/observation notes on children per our policy guidelines, informing administration immediately of any accident/incident/observation Inform administration of suspicious abuse, inform administration of sick children Completing attendance per center's policy Complete diaper logs per center's policy Knowing how many children you have at all times Keeping all children in your line of sight and hearing Exposures: Moderate hazards: Childhood illness, Heat/cold, Noise Janitorial/Maintenance Responsible for keeping any classroom used by jobholder clean and neat Cleans and sanitizes bathroom sinks, floors and toilet according to our cleaning procedures or when soiled Mops/sweeps/vacuums at least daily or when soiled Dusts shelves, windowsills, chairs rails, fans, air vents at least weekly Keeps children's cubbies neat with folded sheets, blankets and clothing. Keeps all toys with organized with a label attached to the shelf and bin (see labeling procedure) Follows the classroom cleaning log and initial when you complete the task. Assists with the facility's clean-up and maintenance as assigned, both interior and exterior Other Responsible for following the lead teacher's directions on daily duties and curriculum implementation, providing the directions are within the company's policies Primarily there to support the Lead teacher and are the first responders to diapering, toileting, and clean-up. Assistant teacher/floater may be asked to take part in food serving, answering phones, and other duties as assigned. Interpersonal Skills Assistant teachers are required to maintain professional, courteous relationships with parents, co-workers, and children based around our school wide core values. Outside personal contact with families is prohibited as is social media contact, babysitting for families, and exchange of personal phone number. If a personal relationship existed with a family member prior to employment or enrollment, staff must immediately inform administration of the relationship Work Environment This job operates in an indoor and outdoor childcare facility environment. The position will interact with children, daily. The jobholder will be exposed to such hazards as childhood illnesses, heat/cold, noise, physical harm from young children and bodily fluids. Physical Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Lift and hold children weighing 50 pounds or less several times a day and within the same hour Stand and walk for periods of at least 30 minutes Move quickly, engaging the whole body through sitting to play with children, reaching, kneeling, squatting, pulling and repetitive motions Visually and Auditorily scanning the environment to continuously supervise the children appropriately Push and pull things such as a vacuum cleaner or children on a swing, Using fingers for small tasks such as tying shoes, zippering, snapping, folding, twisting items like bottle caps, and scooping. Clearly see and hear children. Children must always be in a teacher's line of sight and hearing. Tolerate loud higher pitched noises, such as crying children, for several hours per day Tolerate working indoors with air conditioning, and outdoors in the Florida heat/sun. Mental Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Be alert to persons, places, times, and events. Make logical decisions using good judgement. Must be willing and able to learn and implement new techniques that are adopted by the company. Be able to follow verbal and written directions given by the lead teacher or administrator and also read and carry out the lead teacher's lesson plan in her absence Follow the classroom schedule Supervise children Multitask, make quick decisions, and problem solve. Communicate appropriately and professionally with parents, children, and staff. Interpret children's feeling as well as respond to them sympathetically in a quick time frame, judge dangerous and safe situations. Must be able to be calm and remain calm in high stress situations, including but not limited to children misbehaving, and emergencies. Professional Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Judge and professionally use nonverbal/verbal language skills when speaking with parents and children Continue their education and maintain current certifications, Follow guidelines of the school Refrain from personal contact with families including but not limited to social media, personal phone numbers, emails, and personal socialization Interpersonal Demands The jobholder is regularly required to: Show warmth, compassion, empathy, and love to the children, Use comforting techniques to calm the children such as rubbing backs, hugs, etc. Communicate professionally effectively, both verbally and written, with parents, children, staff, and administration using correct grammar and spelling Discipline children in a non-punitive way following the center's discipline guidelines Comfort all crying children Be a team player with all staff Interact and work cooperatively with children, parents, and staff Position Type/Expected Hours of Work This is a full-time, non-exempt status position. The hours of work and days are generally Monday through Friday, between the hours of 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Overtime hours or different hours or days of work may be required at management's discretion. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma/GED Completion of the DCF 45 hours A valid Florida Staff Credential or Exemption(preferred) VPK Teachers are required to have additional VPK trainings Additional Eligibility Qualifications Training requirements are subject to revisions based upon revised policies of our ECE partners. Below is an outline of expectations, however each entity may make unannounced revisions to their requirements. Additionally, our school is affiliated with several system partners, and may join into pilot programs which may require additional professional development. Staff are expected to partake in the required trainings set forth by our system partners. Most training are paid for via the SEEK scholarship. First Aid/CPR: All staff is required to maintain current certification County/State: 10 approved in-service hours/1.0CEUs between July 1st-June 30th APPLE: 24 in-service or equivalent by June 30: Confirm with director annually VPK: subject to yearly revisions on training requirements; confirm with director annually Gold trainings Conscious Discipline CLASS Training Review Purposes: See Annual Review-Subject to change yearly Total Hours of Annual Training: Varies upon previous professional development achievements. Work Authorization/Security Clearance Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. EEO Statement Palm Beach Preschool provides equal employment opportunities and does not make employment decisions on the basis of any protected characteristic, including, veteran or active military status, genetic information, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, or marital status. Other Duties Please note this is intended to describe the general nature and work performed by employees, but is not a complete list of activities, duties or responsibilities required of personnel. Furthermore, other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at the discretion of the employer. Changes to essential job functions will be communicated with the jobholder, typically through a revised . Employment Relationship Please note that this job description is not a contract and does not create any obligations on the part of the company. Employment with PB Schools is and shall remain at-will.