Lead Pre-School Teacher (College of Education) (Finance)

This Preschool Teacher supports the mission and vision of the USF PCL by planning and implementing an inquiry-based curriculum for preschool-age children through developmentally appropriate learning experiences utilizing the Project Approach as a framework. The position is responsible for preparing the classroom environment, supporting, documenting, and analyzing children's learning, and engaging with parents to maintain a partnership between school and home through open and cooperative communication. The Preschool teacher also participates in teaching research and may mentor pre-service teachers.

Nature of Work: This position typically reports to the Director of the Department of Preschool For Creative Learning, or other appropriate administrator. This is a professional instructional position supporting an academic department, college, or office on a USF campus. This position requires considerable contact with children, parents and other staff members to attain common goals. This position exercises active listening, instructing, reading comprehension, learning strategies, writing, social perceptiveness, time management, monitoring and critical thinking skills.This position requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or equivalent and one year of experience with childcare and/or customer service.

FLSB1310 Equivalency:
4 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for bachelor's degree.
6 years of directly relevant experience may be substituted for master's degree.

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.Working at USF
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With approximately 16,000 employees, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay area. We are dedicated to cultivating a talented, engaged and driven workforce that strives to be bold. Employees excel in USF's rich academic environment, which fosters their development and advancement. In 2025, Forbes recognized USF as one of Florida's best large employers, ranked No. 1 among the state's 12 public universities. Our first-class benefits package includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, employee and dependent tuition programs, generous leave, and hundreds of employee perks and discounts.
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About USF
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The University of South Florida is a top-ranked research university serving approximately 50,000 students from across the globe at campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg, Sarasota-Manatee and USF Health. USF is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a top 50 public university and the best value in Florida. U.S. News also ranks the USF Health Morsani College of Medicine as the No. 1 medical school in Florida and in the highest tier nationwide. USF is a member of the Association of American Universities (AAU), a group that includes only the top 3% of universities in the U.S. With an all-time high of $738 million in research funding in 2024 and as a top 20 public university for producing U.S. patents, USF uses innovation to transform lives and shape a better future. The university generates an annual economic impact of more than $6 billion. USF's Division I athletics teams compete in the American Athletic Conference. Learn more at www.usf.edu .

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• Organize and lead classroom activities designed to promote physical and social development of preschool children, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
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• Teach basic skills such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene and social skills.
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• Establish and enforce rules for behavior, and procedures for maintaining order.
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• Provide a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate and use, both in learning activities and imaginative play.
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• Observe and evaluate children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
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• Supervise, evaluate, and plan assignments for teaching assistants.
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• Provide disabled students with assistive devices, supportive technology, and assistance accessing facilities such as restrooms.
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• Perform other assigned duties that are within the area of knowledge and skills required by the job description such as assistance in special events, fundraising, and participation in professional conferences.
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• Performs other duties as assigned.
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