Florida Gulf Coast University

Lead Teacher (Little Eagles Learning Center)

Main Campus, USA · Staff+ · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 2 days ago

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About the role

Promotes the social, emotional, moral, cognitive, language, and physical development of children.
If you thrive in an environment of innovation, accountability and mutual respect, you will find a good home here.
Typical duties may include but are not limited to:

Lead with integrity; consistently produce high-quality work; persevere to overcome obstacles to meet deadlines and achieve deliverables.
Share information and insights thoughtfully; build partnerships across departments; communicate respectfully; support colleagues to achieve common goals.
Builds partnerships with families through mutual respect.
FGCU is building a culture of curiosity, commitment and collaboration.
We value employees who successfully work with others and drive positive change through critical thinking and decisive action.
Supervises classroom aides, interns, and students; provides support and guidance to student interns and undergraduate students.
Monitors child's progress and maintains records in all areas of development.
Collaborates with staff in planning and assignments.

This position requires an Associate Degree in Child Development.
Current American Red Cross CPR/AED and First Aid certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.
Professional experience in a licensed child care program or related experience including internship experiences.
45 clock-hour childcare training as required by the Department of Children and Families.
Experience operating a personal computer and proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel and Outlook).

Experience with children in a full-time licensed child care facility or public/private school programs
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Knowledge of all childcare licensing standards, the accreditation standards of the NAEYC, Florida Sunrise and Sunshine State Standards, and/or national Head Start performance standards.

Proven ability to think strategically and approach challenges with creativity
Demonstrated track record of reliability, meeting goals, and holding oneself accountable
Strong interpersonal skills and experience working effectively across teams
Knowledge of or ability to learn the state regulations governing the identification and reporting of child abuse and neglect.
Ability to provide supportive and caring services to all children and families using patience, sensitivity, dignity and respect.
Ability to provide basic nutrition and hygiene services for infants and young children.
Ability to communicate effectively with children, parents, staff, volunteers, students and visitors.
Ability to think critically and make clear, well-reasoned and timely decisions.
Ability to adapt quickly to changing situations and environments.
Ability to assume new responsibilities and carry them out in an effective manner.

Ensures the health, safety, welfare, and accountability of children through constant supervision.
Fosters close partnerships with parents in an effort to provide a unified harmonious approach to child rearing and education.
Models, conveys, and promotes high quality developmentally and culturally appropriate practices in early care and education to families, professionals, and the community-at-large.
The Lead Teacher serves as team leader and oversees the work of staff in either the Little Eagles Learning Center or the NCEF Early Childhood Development Center.

This listing is sourced directly from Florida Gulf Coast University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.