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Teacher - Preschool (Gr PK 1-3) - 997640

  • 506747
  • 3300 S University Drive, Fort Lauderdale-Davie, Florida, United States, 33328
  • Teaching - JK - 12
  • Full Time with Full Benefits
  • Closing on: Nov 1 2025
  • NSU University School

We are excited that you are considering joining Nova Southeastern University!

Nova Southeastern University (NSU) was founded in 1964, and is a not-for-profit, independent university with a reputation for academic excellence and innovation. Nova Southeastern University offers competitive salaries, a comprehensive benefits package including tuition waiver, retirement plan, excellent medical and dental plans and much more. NSU cares about the health and welfare of its students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors and is a tobacco-free university.

We appreciate your support in making NSU the preeminent place to live, work, study and grow. Thank you for your interest in a career with Nova Southeastern University.

 

Primary Purpose:

To provide quality developmentally appropriate social and learning experiences for young children. To provide current information and support for parents.

 

Job Category: Exempt

Hiring Range:  Commensurate with experience.

Pay Basis:  Annually

Subject to Grant Funding? No  

Essential Job Functions: 

This position is contingent on the availability and continuation of external-funding and/or contract. As such, any offer of employment may be withdrawn or employment ended in the event the external funding and/or contract ceases or is reduced.

1. Plans and implements an appropriate curriculum.
2. Establishes an enriching, safe, and clean classroom and playground environment.
3. Demonstrates effective class management.
4. Designs and develops learning materials.
5. Establishes and maintains open lines of communication with participating parents and coworkers.
6. Fulfills work obligations including: promptness, staff meetings, open house attendance, and parent orientations.
7. Maintains a professional posture regarding program participants, co-workers, and administration.
8. Performs other duties as assigned or required.

Job Requirements: 

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities: Ability to lift, carry, and put down up to fifty (50) pounds on a continuous basis. Repeated lifting and placing down of children required.

Required Certifications/Licensures: 1. Successful completion of the FDLE Background Screening.
2. Must complete prior to the first day of employment the on-line Reporting Child Abuse and Neglect Training (4-hour course).
3. Must complete within ninety (90) days of hire the state mandated Early Literacy for Children Birth to Three childcare trainings (5-hour course).
4. Complete yearly in-service trainings provided by the NSU University School Preschool.

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Major (if required: In field or 12 credits in field

Required Experience: None

Preferred Qualifications: 

1. Valid State of Florida Certification Certificate.
2. Master's Degree.
3. One (1) year of successful experience in teaching.

Is this a safety sensitive position? No  

Background Screening Required?  Yes  

Pre-Employment Conditions: 

 

Sensitivity Disclaimer: Nova Southeastern University is in full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and does not discriminate with regard to applicants or employees with disabilities and will make reasonable accommodation when necessary.

NSU considers applicants for all positions without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender, national origin, age, disability, marital or veteran status or any other legally protected status.

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