At Palmetto Chrisitian Daycare we will proudly incorporate a child centered and play-based philosophy into our classrooms and teaching style.
In addition to learning developmentally appropriate academics, our students will learn independence through play.
They will also learn from their peers, will constantly be encouraged, and are challenged by their teachers in a safe, loving, educational environment.
We will provide a more thorough break down of our curriculum and specific teaching styles upon interview selection.
General Responsibilities as a PCD teacher:
Having a genuine love, patience, and understanding of children
Must be reliable and dedicated- zero issues with attendance, tardiness, or calling out
Develop lesson plans for your students following our monthly themes, values, and goals.
Understand that PCD is a play based learning center but we also implement a full creative curriculum with structure.
Candidates must be willing to provide the best of both worlds for our students.
Keep the children on a consistent schedule with structure as well as having a general understanding that some days you may need to toss out the lesson plan to let them run energy off outside instead.
Observe each child to help them learn, grow, and build self-esteem
Encourage children to interact with each other appropriately and following our PCD discipline policy.
Facilitate nap/snack and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
Follow DSS compliance regulations & our PCD standards.
We have weekly compliance checks to make sure you are set for success during DSS visits.
Capable of utilizing a tablet to track your students, send daily messages/updates to parents, upload pictures of the day, and keep up with logging their feed via our software, Brightwheel.
Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.
Willing to remain professional, positive, and communicate effectively and respectfully with teammates.
Benefits to working for PCD
50 percent off tuition for our teachers must be working at least 30 hours a week to qualify
Supported by a fun, professional, and dedicated administration team
PTO 1 week accruing after 90 day probation ends / accrue 2 weeks PTO after first year
Sick Pay 3 days a year after 90 day probation ends
Holiday pay
Weather / Hurricane pay if government mandates a state closure
Teachers have a classroom budget for supplies
Recognition Program-focusing on staff appreciation
Employee Investment Program: focuses on team building, trivia, snacks/self-care bar consistently restocked in break room, as well as games & prizes throughout the month for our team
Opportunities for growth within our company as we expand and build additional locations
Supplemental insurance
A 10,000 sq ft facility with a full gym for our older learners as well as an additional one for our younger learners (inspired by our local children’s museum)
Large outdoor learning spaces / fully equipped playgrounds for you and your students to enjoy
If you find that your love for children, as well as your values line up with what we are creating at PCD, we would love to hear from you! We are a company that prides itself in the quality of care we provide for our students, as well as prides ourselves in the level of investment, appreciation, and communication that we will show our team.