Pre-School Head Teacher

Job Details

Job FamilySTAFF - Support Non-Exempt (SNE)Grade12Salary$22.95 - $27.45DepartmentSchool of EducationReports ToDirector Pre-SchoolClosing DateAugust 15, 2026FLSA StatusNon-ExemptFirst Review DateJune 23, 2026

Position Overview

The Pre-School Head Teacher plans and implements curriculum and works with families in an Early Childhood Education classroom at Exploration Station, the MDC preschool.

What you will be doing

• Plans and implements developmentally appropriate and effective curriculum activities based on the individual needs of each child in the classroom
• Organizes and maintains the classroom environment to meet the needs of each child
• Supervises and mentors the assistant teacher, work study, and MDC SOE students in the classroom
• Maintains daily records on children's growth and development and shares information with families
• Conducts formal conferences with families at least twice a year
• Develops Documentation Panels of experiences in classroom and displays at the Center
• Screens all children as prescribed by the program and reports any concerns to the Director
• Participates in staff trainings and meetings as required by the program
• Ensures compliance with Department of Children and Families (DCF) regulations
• Ensures compliance with the National Association for the Education of Young Children standards
• Complies with MDC Exploration Station's Families and Staff Handbooks and all MDC policies and procedures
• Performs other duties as assigned

What you need to succeed

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) or a related field with 18 or more college credits in ECE and three (3) years of related experience; or Associate degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE) with 18 credits in ECE and seven (7) years of related experience

• DCF 45 hours training must begin within the first 60 days of employment. All DCF 45 hours must be completed one year from the date the training began including passing competency exams

• Employee in this position is required to maintain the following in current and active status: Forty-five (45) hours of Professional Development each fiscal year (July/June), valid First Aid in Early Care and Adult-Child-Infant CPR certificate, a valid Florida DCF Staff Credential and valid DCF Clearance Letter

• All degrees must be from a regionally accredited institution

• Knowledge and understanding of College organization, goals and objectives, and policies and procedures

• Knowledge of Early Childhood curricula

• Knowledge of Child Observation Record system and its implementation

• Knowledge of developmentally appropriate and effective practices and strategies, culturally-appropriate practices, and trauma-informed care in Early Childhood Education programs

• Knowledge of theories and philosophies in Early Childhood Education

• Knowledge of health and safety procedures

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community

• Strong competency skills in English (speaking, reading, and writing)

• Ability to work collaboratively with colleagues

• Ability to make decisions in accordance with policies and procedures

• Ability to evaluate, design, and implement curriculum, assessment, and teaching methodologies

• Ability to provide developmentally appropriate and effective experiences for children that encourage individual development

• Ability to maintain a positive classroom environment and provide positive behavioral guidance

• Ability to work well with students, faculty, and staff

Preferences

Certain servicemembers and veterans, and the spouses and family members of such servicemembers and veterans, will receive preference and priority for this job vacancy. In addition, certain servicemembers may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements outlined in this job vacancy and are encouraged to apply for the positions being filled.

Additional Requirements

The final candidate is to successfully complete a background screening and reference check process.