Little Scholars Preschool Teacher

• Description OVERVIEW As a top-performing charter school in our county and state, Dayspring Academy seeks individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, strive for excellence, and are dedicated to their team and the families they serve.
• We are here to create an educational family that develops character-driven, culturally literate, lifelong learners who bring value to their community.
• We are preparing learners in Pasco County, Pre-K through 12th grade, for high school, college, and the workforce by delivering world-class education through the arts in a collaborative environment fueled by a passion for learning.
• Dayspring Academy is committed to its policy of offering equal employment opportunities for all persons regardless of race, religion, color, gender, ethnicity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability and acknowledges veteran preference in employment.
• This position is responsible for the general supervision, instruction, and management of a class between the ages of 3 and 5 years old.

Full Time/Year Round or Full Time/Seasonal

Benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, Additional Insurance, PTO, and Paid Holidays

Anticipated Start Date: July 2026

Responsibilities

Duties of this position include but are not limited to: To keep the learners safe at all times; must be familiar with all emergency procedures and aware of special conditions for the learners within the school. Communicate to the Director any challenges, concerns, and solutions you may have. Help provide and maintain an environment in which the learner may grow physically, emotionally, mentally, and socially. Prepare engaging, hands-on lesson plans that encourage growth and that go along with monthly and weekly themes. Responsible for schedules and procedures for your classroom. Learning experiences should be consistent and follow the order of the unit/theme. The teacher must follow a posted schedule and utilize the Early Learning Coalition Assessment checklist to ensure all required areas are being met. Remember that each learner is an individual whose talents, interests, and pace of learning differ. Treat the learner with dignity and respect while encouraging independence. Implement the school's chosen behavioral system consistently and fairly. Maintain a professional attitude at all times. Keep rooms neat, orderly, and clean. Attend all staff meetings and school programs. Participate in recommended training programs and courses—complete 25 hours of in-service annually between July 1 and June 30. Conduct parent conferences as needed. See the Director beforehand to review what will be discussed. Be loyal to the school at all times. Lead by example - Training up assistants to take lead roles and make our school stronger. Serve as the point person for the 3–4-year-old teaching team. Ensure all activities in the Pre-VPK program are age-appropriate. Oversee the completion of monthly and weekly assessments by assigned teachers. REPORTS TO Director