Assistant Teacher Jobs in Florida

Job Summary:

We are hiring at our 2 Childcare Centers in Sarasota!

Sarasota Memorial Health Care System established its first child care center in 1973 as a service to employees and their children. The plan was to develop programs that would be accessible and affordable to employees, that would act as a recruitment and retention tool, and that would provide young children with the finest available child care environment and experiences. Currently we have two licensed centers providing child care for children age six weeks to 5th grade. Our staff seek to provide opportunities for the children to grow and learn in each of these areas according to his or her individual needs and abilities. Teachers guide and enhance this process through planned activities and materials. Through these diverse activities, staff help children develop a positive self-image along with a desire to explore and question the world around them.

Required Qualifications:

• Childcare Assistant Teacher 1
  Provides care for children in assigned groups stressing individual needs within the developmental framework of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Assists in creating an environment and providing experiences which are conducive to a child's continuing growth in these areas. Provides assistance in developing feelings of confidence and well-being by having opportunities for successful encounters with adults, peers and their physical environment. Activities are provided to challenge the child within the context of his or her appropriate developmental level.
• Require DCF Introductory 40 clock-hour Child Care Training comprised of Part I and Part II courses and 5 clock-hour (or .5 Continuing Education Units) Early Literacy and Language Development, or within 90 days of hire or transfer.
• Require HS Diploma/Equiv
• Require a current Level 2 AHCA background clearance

• Salary Range: $17.35-23.60 hourly

• Childcare Assistant Teacher 2

  Provides care for children in assigned groups stressing individual needs within the developmental framework of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Assists in creating an environment and providing experiences which are conducive to a child’s continuing growth in these areas. Provides assistance in developing feelings of confidence and well-being by having opportunities for successful encounters with adults, peers and their physical environment. Activities are provided to challenge the child within the context of his or her appropriate developmental level.

• Require DCF Introductory 40 clock-hour Child Care Training
• Require 18 months of related experience
• Require a current Level 2 AHCA background clearance

• Salary Range: $17.70-24.80 hourly

• Childcare Teacher 1

  Provides care for children in assigned groups stressing individual needs within the developmental framework of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Assists in creating an environment and providing experiences, which are conducive to a child’s continuing growth in these areas. Adheres to developmentally appropriate practice. Helps to develop feelings of confidence and well-being by having opportunities for successful encounters with adults, peers, and their physical environment. Assists in planning for designated classroom(s).

• Require DCF Introductory 40 clock-hour Child Care Training comprised of Part I and Part II courses and 5 clock-hour (or .5 Continuing Education Units) Early Literacy and Language Development.
• Require National Early Childhood Certificate (NECC); Florida Child Care Professional Credential (FCCPC); or Director Credentials with 5 years of experience working with young children; or Enrollment in NECC/FCCPC with completion in 12 months and 5 years of experience working with young children
• Require 2 years of experience working with children in a classroom setting.
• Education HS Diploma/Equiv
• Require a current Level 2 AHCA background clearance

• Salary Range: $18.00-26.05 hourly

• Childcare Teacher 2

  Provides care for children in assigned groups stressing individual needs within the developmental framework of social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Teaching staff provides activities to challenge the child within the context of his or her appropriate developmental level. Helps to develop feelings of confidence and well-being by having opportunities for successful encounters with adults, peers and their physical environment. Adheres to developmentally appropriate practice. Oversees team planning for designated class or classes.

• Require Associate degree in Early Childhood Education; or
• Bachelor or Advanced Degree in Early Childhood, Elementary Education, Exceptional Student Education; or
• 2 year degree or higher with 6 college credit hours in Early Childhood/Child Growth and Development
• Require a current Level 2 AHCA background clearance
• Salary Range: $18.35-27.30 hourly

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Reputation. Community. Impact. Growth.

Every day, our patients at Sarasota Memorial Health Care System receive a first-class experience in care from a team on a mission to deliver the highest level of care in America. In the process of rising to that challenge, one by one, our people are finding their purpose and feeling their impact. Now it is your turn to see yourself here.

Sarasota Memorial Hospital was recently recognized again by ranking #1 Hospital in the Region by the U.S. News's Best Hospital report by scoring a Perfect 10! Not only that, but SMH was also designated at a national "standout" hospital for earning top ratings in all evaluated conditions and procedures - an accomplishment achieved by less than 1% of the 4000+ hospitals. Our system has also earned Magnet® recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC), as well as these additional accolades: Gallup Great Workplace 2018; recipient of an "A" grade for Patient Safety. Sarasota Memorial Hospital is Magnet designated and the only provider of Level II trauma services, obstetrical services, and Level III neonatal intensive care in Sarasota County.

The benefits of being the best:

Our commitment to becoming the best community hospital and health care system means providing the best possible benefits to our people. Some highlights:

Total Rewards Package

• Paid Time Off (start earning PTO on day one of employment)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Discounted Medical, Prescription, Dental, Vision Benefit Plans for Full & Part-Time Employees
• Flexible Spending Accounts (Health Care and Dependent Care) - Pre-Tax Dollars
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance
• Retirement Savings Plan: 403b
• Sarasota Campus for now - Discounted Child Care & Before and After School Program and Summer Camp!
• Bereavement Leave
• Free Parking
• On Campus Dining w/ a 10% discount
• Credit Union w/ teller machines on campus
• Direct Deposit
• Free Wellness Screening
• Free confidential counseling services
• Employee Discount Programs
• Recognition Programs
• Referral Programs
• Tremendous growth opportunities for hard workers!

Employment Screening Requirements: As part of Sarasota Memorial Health Care System’s commitment to keeping people safe, all individuals providing care to vulnerable populations are required to undergo background screening through The Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.