About us
Are you looking for an exciting, rewarding, position with paid holidays, benefits package and opportunities to grow in a professional capacity? Jackson County Learning Academy (JACOLA) may be the place for you! JACOLA is a childcare facility in Marianna, Fl., serving the surrounding Jackson County area. Our facility provides care to children ages 0-5 with the latest technology, safety systems, and research-based curriculum. We are looking for staff members to fill a range of positions with varying levels of experience and credentialing. We want you to be a part of our family; come Grow with Us, Learn with Us, and Succeed with Us.
Purpose: To provide a warm, nurturing, safe and loving environment where self concepts are enhanced, independence encouraged and individuality respected.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Reporting Relationships:
Reports directly to the curriculum director for lesson planning issues and the leadership team members to which they are assigned for all other issues.
Requirements:
Skills and ability
1. Must have one of the following:
a. An Associate degree or higher in Child Care Administration or Early Childhood Education.
b. A CDA or related credential or be enrolled and actively working on
c. A NAC Credential from NICCM or another organization
d. Specific requirements set by minimum standards and/or accreditation
e. A minimum of 2 years experience as a worker in the field of early childhood in an organization of comparable scope
2. Ability to relate joyfully and sensitively to children.
3. Good spelling, and grammar.
4. Ability to organize the flow of a busy classroom.
5. Ability to handle detailed work.
6. Must be able to relate and interact appropriately and professionally with children.
7. Must be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds and do position as physically required.
8. Physical stamina – must be able to bend, stand, sit on the floor etc.
9. Must be available for continuous employment without gaps other than those allowed in the “Employee Temporary Leaves and/or Absences” section of the Employee handbook.
10. Tact, discretion and good judgment.
11. Ability to speak distinctly and to communicate verbally with clients.
12. Evidence of emotional maturity and stability including the ability to separate personal (emotional) with business/work (facts).
13. Professional in dress, appearance and overall speech.
14. Ability to train and supervise other employees of varying educational and socio-economic backgrounds as requested.
15. Ability to recognize and to record significant individual and group behavior.
16. Evidence of sufficient security and judgment to handle crisis situations.
17. Be in agreement with philosophy, mission and overall direction of program.
18. Must be able to support the director and owner/board in all decisions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $15.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Teaching: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
