Jobs at Grace Community School
Employment
Welcome to our careers page!
So you want to work for Grace Community School? We can help you with that. Let us answer your questions like:
- Where are you hiring?
- What job positions do you have?
- How do I apply for a job?
- What are the job benefits of working at Grace Community School?
- Do I get free childcare if I work there?
To streamline the application process, we’re on the Indeed job platform. We’ve made it easy for jobseekers to find us by listing all our available Grace Community School employment positions on Indeed. You can submit a resume, message us, and even set up a time to come in for an interview with our hiring managers. You can see salary and benefit information for various positions and more info about specific jobs.
Grace Community School Daycare Jobs
We’re looking for caregivers to work at Grace Community School! You will have a steady schedule and hours, along with free childcare for your children. We are always taking applications and like to promote from within. Spanish/bilingual speakers are welcome. If you have experience working in childcare or with kids in other settings, great, but if not, we will train YOU to work in childcare. If you love kids and want to work in a challenging but rewarding job environment, employment at Grace Community School might be for you! We’d love to work with you, and we think you’ll want to work with us.
Why Work for Us?
Besides salary, caregiver positions at Grace Community School include FREE childcare for your children. Office and manager positions (also with free childcare benefits) are also sometimes available. Working at Grace Community School can be a great start to a career in early childhood education. The experience you’ll get caring for children ranging from infants and toddlers up through age eleven will be invaluable in many different professions.
Unlike many jobs with on and off shift schedules, you will have steady employment with a regular schedule and paid vacation days. We typically hire full-time workers, but occasionally we do have part-time positions open. Ask us if you are interested and let us know what hours are open to you.
Childcare is indispensable to our economy and families, and those who work in childcare are essential employees in more ways than one. Being a teacher isn’t just a job, it’s a calling. You will come to work every day knowing that what you do matters. Teachers train those who will be the leaders of tomorrow. Children are the future. This is your chance to make your mark and help out a whole new generation of people. Remember: the families of Southwest Florida depend on us.
How to Apply
We’re always taking applications. In addition to applying through our Indeed page, you can apply for a job at any Grace Community School location in person. We’re open Monday-Friday, 6:30 am to 6:00 pm. Come on in! If you’d like to submit a resume, you can do that through our Indeed job listings or bring it in person.
Even if we’re not actively hiring, we always accept applications. The first step towards being hired is applying. Our hiring managers review all applications and decide who to call in for an interview. If you are selected for a callback, we will ask you to come for an in-person interview with your location’s manager.
Job Requirements
The basic requirements are simple. To work at Grace Community School, you must:
- Be aged 18 or older
- Have a high school diploma
- Either have taken the State of Florida childcare classes or be willing to take them
What We're Looking for in a Caregiver
It takes a special kind of person to take care of and educate young children. Even more so to be a Grace Community School teacher or teacher aide.
One of the most significant quality factors in child development is the people who spend time interacting with children. The quality of care and education we give our students directly impacts their lives, chances for future success, and even our student’s home lives. We’re not looking for babysitters – we want people who will come to work excited to play with, teach, and interact with the children in our care. Being someone who is friendly, detail-oriented, and willing to take constructive criticism is a must. You don’t have to know everything. You do need to be able to listen to your supervisors, get along with coworkers, and accept training.
Grace Community School provides services to a wide range of children from diverse backgrounds and home environments, requiring us to be very patient and empathetic. Families depend on us to do a great job teaching and taking care of their children. Our employees must be dependable, as we maintain strict caregiver-to-child ratios. This isn’t a “phone it in” job: we want people who are happy to be a Grace Community School caregiver. Having a zeal for working with kids goes a very long way towards success.
"Being enthusiastic is worth 25 IQ points." -Kevin Kelly
At this point, you’re probably wondering what working at Grace Community School is like. While it is fun, it’s also a lot of work.
What the Job is Like
As a Grace Community School caregiver, you will:
- Oversee a group of children in a classroom environment
- Actively interact with kids in a fun environment
- Assist lead teachers in following the classroom schedule and doing activities
- Communicate with team members clearly
- Follow Grace Community School procedures
Skills are important. Working at Grace Community School in any capacity requires that you:
- Have empathy for parents and students
- Greet parents and students warmly
- Have fun and be friendly
- Commit to interacting with and verbally engage students
- Be reliable and timely
- Clean and take care of kids
- Be a team person and get along with coworkers
- Be willing to accept guidance and instructions
- Have an attention to detail
- Be patient with children and coworkers
Also, remember that customer service is the job of everyone on our team, without exception.
We want our employees to succeed. We will do everything we can to assist team members in achieving their career goals.
We will:
- Help you sign up for the state-mandated childcare classes
- Provide on-the-job training and guidance
- Assist you in getting CPR and first aid certifications
- Provide you with lessons plans, daily schedules, and curriculum materials
- Give you exact job duties and responsibilities
If working at Grace Community School still seems like a fit for you, browse our job listings, or come in and apply today.