• Provide assistance to classroom Lead Teacher in preparing lesson plans and instructing students.
• Must communicate with parents on a variety of topics.
• Provide a safe learning environment for the children.
• Effectively use the radio to communicate Code 1, Code 2, Code 3, LC, Lock Down procedures, and First Aid Procedures to ensure the safety of our children.
• Ability to comply with all Hillsborough County Licensing guidelines.
• Must be available Supervise extended care coverage that ranges from 7am-9am.
• Classroom duties—helping the children with lunch and snack, keeping the room clean, interacting with the children during playtime etc. and other related duties as assigned.
• Implement creative Science based curriculum.
• Complete 10-inservice hours per year July 1- June 30 fiscal year.
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of early childhood development.
• Ability to enjoy working with children 12 months-5 years of age.
• Flexibility to manage workload to ensure timely completion of assignments.
• Ability to work independently, with general direction from the Lead Teacher.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to manage all aspects of a classroom with the complete knowledge of Hillsborough County Licensing guidelines and Sunshine State Standards.
• Ability to work well with the public of all ages and provides a high level of service to zoo visitors, program participants, and zoo staff.
• Working knowledge of effective educational techniques.
• Implement creative Science based curriculum.
• Stand by the practices of recycling and reusing.
• Must have valid driver’s license and good driving record.

The ideal candidate will possess a bachelor’s degree, in early childhood development or elementary education, or CDA equivalent preferably, as well as some working knowledge of biology, zoology or a related field.

A comparable amount of training and experience may substitute for minimum qualifications.

Must have 40 hours current CPR and First Aid Cards.