Two and Three Year Olds are becoming self-sufficient little adults, but they need a committed, loving, and stern teacher to guide them and make learning fun. Join Boys & Girls Club of Hernando County as a Daycare/Preschool Teacher at our Westside Preschool in Spring Hill!

Why work at Boys & Girls Club of Hernando County? In our 2023 Employee Satisfaction Survey, one employee stated what they like most about working at the Club is “Definitely the kids. Being able to spend time with them and watch them grow & achieve amazing things is what makes my job worth it.”

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in the creation of a classroom environment conducive to learning and appropriate to the physical, social, and emotional development of students with an emphasis on language development and emergent literacy skills
• Implement the Funnydaffer curriculum
• Interact with the children in a way which conveys respect and nurturing, while supporting the social and emotional development of children
• Play with children; this will often mean getting down on the floor to interact with them
• Provide activities and opportunities that encourage curiosity, exploration, and problem-solving appropriate to the development levels of the children
• Assist in the selection of books, equipment and other instructional materials appropriate for the early childhood program
• Maintain attendance records
• Attend to the personal hygiene of each child in your care, including changing diapers or soiled clothing and washing hands & faces
• Maintain a safe environment based on safety standards set by the program
• Assist in the cleaning and straightening of the child care rooms throughout and at the end of the day, as well as putting away any outside equipment
• Assist in the development and facilitation of interactive parent and child literacy activities
• Maintain open, friendly, and cooperative relationship with each child’s family and encourage their involvement in the program
• Participate in community events and other activities to maintain good public relations for Club programs, services and activities
• Attend relevant conferences, webinars, and trainings as assigned
• Any and all other duties as assigned.

Schedule

• Monday through Friday
• Summer schedules vary

Pay

• $13.25-14.00/hr, based on credentials

Benefits

• Florida Blue Medical Insurance with 50-80% employer contribution
• Dental & Vision insurance
• $10,000 Life Insurance Policy
• Group Whole Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• 401(k) with 4% employer match
• Childcare Discounts after 90 days
• T.E.A.C.H. Scholarships for continuing education (Florida Child Care Professional Credential FCCPC, Director Credential, or early childhood degrees)
• 12 Paid Holidays after 1 year
• Paid Time Off (PTO) after 1 year
• Opportunities for advancement – 33% of our staff were promoted in to their current position!

• High School Diploma or Equivalent
• One year of experience is highly preferred, but we can train!
• DCF 45 Hour Child Care credential is highly preferred; ability to complete within 90 days of employment if not already credentialed
• Reliable transportation and the ability to travel to our preschools throughout Spring Hill and Brooksville if needed
• Ability to pass a Level II background check and pre-employment drug testing

Drug Free Work Place - Equal Opportunity Employer

Location: Spring Hill 34606