Job Description
Job DescriptionABOUT THE ORGANIZATION:
Operation PAR, Inc. is a non-profit organization offering the full continuum of services for individuals with substance use and/or mental health disorders. PAR has been providing comprehensive behavioral health treatment in west Florida since 1970 through advocacy, education, clinical services, and research.
BENEFITS:
- 9 paid holidays per year
- 3 weeks of PTO per year (on top of holidays). PTO increases to 4 weeks/year after 2 years of employment, and then to 5 weeks/year after 5 years of employment.
- Medical/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance
- 401k matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Continuing education, reimbursement for professional certifications, licensure and qualified supervision.
LOCATION: 1930 4th St S, St. Petersburg, FL 33710 or 13800 66th St N, Largo, FL 33771
SUMMARY:
Educator with knowledge of child learning skills and behaviors. Uses quality teaching methods and techniques for early education students ages 0-5. Performs instructions according to education plans. Adheres to educational development plans. Performs duties in an ethical and caring manner.
Classroom Ratio: 1:9
EDUCATION:
- High school diploma with 45 Clock Hours / CDA accepted with experience
- Associate degree or bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education, Special Education or a related field preferred
- Two years of experience in a licensed child care center with supervisory experience.
- Completion of the minimum number of academic hours required for teaching the special educational level assigned.
- Child Development License, CDA or valid State teaching certification preferred or must be enrolled for completion within the first nine (9) months of employment.
CLOCK HOURS REQUIRED:
Childcare personnel must pass competency exams for the 40 hours of training or receive an educational exemption.
Part 1 (30 hours)
- Child Care Facility Rules and Regulations (6 hours)
- Health Safety and Nutrition (8 hours)
- Identifying and Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect (4 hours)
- Child Growth and Development (6 hours)
- Behavioral Observation and Screening (6 hours)
Part II (10 hours)
- Understanding Developmentally Appropriate Practices (5 hours) AND one (1) of the following:
- Infant and Toddler Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
- Preschool Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
- School-Age Appropriate Practices (5 hours)
KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS:
- Knowledge of developmental milestones
- Knowledge of developmental delays and methods of addressing problems
- Knowledge of learning styles and appropriate teaching methods
- Knowledge of Pinellas County License Board, CCC and other related regulations
- Knowledge of teaching children 0-5
- Ability of interact in a positive, productive and effective with counselors, parents, medical personnel, and clerical staff
- Ability to work with parents in a positive, non-threatening manner
- Ability to display enthusiasm and create a warm, caring atmosphere of learning for the child and the parent
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Valid driver's license
- Must pass a level II background check and drug screen.
Reasonable accommodations will be made for otherwise qualified individuals with a disability. Veterans encouraged to apply. Operation PAR Inc is a drug-free workplace that adheres to federal regulations as it pertains to marijuana use.
EOE/ADA/VETERANS/DFWP