Job Description

**ducation Specialist Days Contract $18/hr. StaffFlex Children West Lakes Early Learning** **GENERAL SUMMARY:** West Lakes ELC is a facility that provides high quality early childhood education and on-site comprehensive health, wellness and social services for young children six weeks to 5 years of age, and their families. This Advent Health Orlando innovative and transformational early childhood education program leverages the CREATION Health Framework. The Center is a 16 300 sqft, 152 seat, comprehensive, innovative and transformational early learning program based on the CREATION Health framework and designed to serve a mixed income community in the 32805 zip code of Orlando, Florida. **Shift:** Days **Schedule:** 9:30 AM 6:30 PM (MonFri) **Weeks:** 13 **On Call:** N/A **Location:** AdventHealth for Children West Lakes Early Learning **PRIMARY PURPOSE** **:** Implements a strong early childhood program in accordance with guidelines established by West Lakes ELC and other designated quality standards. Is accountable for carrying out high quality educational services through the faithful employment of the curriculum, recommends changes to improve program and reviews ongoing activities. Is responsible for the administration of multiple screening and assessment tools with reliability. Demonstrates a mastery of teaching. Can lead, instruct, model, coach and direct the work of supporting teachers. Maintains in depth and up to date knowledge of early childhood education, provides a safe and nurturing environment for children that encourages their social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Incorporates the West Lakes ELC mission, culture, goals, values, philosophies and policies into day to day work to create and maintain a comprehensive and integrated approach to early learning and concepts of the CREATION health framework. Works in conjunction with the Director of Education for timely and accurate documentation of education plans, goals, and outcomes. Serves as a liaison to all reporting managers to provide services to children and families that supplement educational programming, disabilities and mental health services. Demonstrates sound judgment in unusual or crisis situations and works to foster and maintain positive relationships with children, families and staff. **PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITIES** **:** Demonstrates, through behavior, Advent Health service standards. Observes all rules and regulations at West Lakes Early Learning Center, the Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, Office of Head Start or national regulatory agencies pertaining to the health, safety and care of children. Is responsible for the overall supervision and daily class functions of a group of children. Conducts developmental screenings and assessments to meet the individual needs of children in conjunction with your support teacher. Implements the approved lesson plans and daily classroom schedule in accordance with the Primrose Balanced Learning curriculum and CREATION Kids curriculum principles. Qualifications **EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED** **:** Must have Associate Degree in Child Development, Early Childhood Education or an Associate Degree in any field with 45 DCF credit hours preferred. Must have two years of professional teaching experience Must meet 21 years or older age requirement for supervisory duties. Must maintain staff credential certification by renewing prior to expiration. This includes trainings, teaching certificates and completing all in-service training hours. Must meet and complete First Aid and Infant and Adult Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) training. AED & First Aid Certification. Must meet and complete criteria for level 2 background screening as required for childcare personnel in childcare licensing regulation. This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances. The salary range reflects the anticipated base pay range for this position. Individual compensation is determined based on skills, experience and other relevant factors within this pay range. The minimums and maximums for each position may vary based on geographical location. **Category:** Education **Organization:** AdventHealth Orlando **Schedule:** Per Diem **Shift:** 1 - Day **Req ID:** 25044131 We are an equal opportunity employer and do not tolerate discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, age or disability/handicap with respect to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, wages, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment.

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