Below is a listing of career opportunities posted by childcare providers that are contracted with the Early Learning Coalition of the Emerald Coast. Please contact each provider directly for more information regarding the position specifics. The ELC of Emerald Coast is happy to answer any questions regarding early childhood education as a career. Please contact Communications@ELC-EC.org to learn more!
Okaloosa County- Early Learning Foundations - Teacher
Summary: Full Time
Pay Range: Based on experience and credentials
Benefits Offered: Tuition Assistance- TEACH, Paid Time Off, & Childcare Discounts
APPLY in person at 2101 PJ Adams Parkway
Okaloosa County- Noah's Ark of Destin - Three-Year-Old Lead Teacher
Summary: Part time. We are seeking that special teacher to lead three year old preschool class to join a wonderful staff.
Pay Range: $17 an hour
Benefits Offered: Tuition Assistance- TEACH, Paid Time Off, Free Onboarding Trainings & Childcare Discounts
APPLY Email resume to noahsarkdestin@gmail.com or call (850) 598-4855
Okaloosa County- Noah's Ark of Destin - Stay N Play Teacher
Summary: Part time (5 days a week beginning at 11:30 am and ending between 4:00 pm- 5:00 pm). The position includes setting up nap and lunch times, afternoon cleaning and outside play.
Pay Range: $17 an hour
Benefits Offered: Tuition Assistance- TEACH, Paid Time Off, Free Onboarding Trainings & Childcare Discounts
APPLY Email resume to noahsarkdestin@gmail.com or call (850) 598-4855
Walton County- First Christian Preschool - Preschool Teachers
Summary: Looking for full time teachers who are passionate and excited to come to school each day!
Pay Range: Depending on experience & credentials
Benefits Offered: Paid Time Off & Childcare Discounts
APPLY In person 225 South 11th St, DeFuniak Springs or call (850) 951- 1225
Okaloosa County- Childcare Network #105 - Center Director
Summary: Full Time. Small school reopening in Destin.
Pay Range: $48,000 – $52,000
Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Free Onboarding Trainings, & Childcare Discounts
APPLY Contact Michele Hooper at (850) 634- 7603 michele.hooper@childdevelopmentschools.com
Okaloosa County- Childcare Network #105 - Assistant Director
Summary: Full Time. Small school reopening in Destin.
Pay Range: Dependent upon credentials
Benefits Offered: Health Insurance, Paid Time Off, Free Onboarding Trainings, & Childcare Discounts
APPLY on the Childcare Network website, Careers, search by school number
Okaloosa County- First United Methodist Preschool- Long term sub (6 weeks)
Summary: Long term sub in one year old class for 6 weeks starting March 3rd
Pay Range: $50 per day
Benefits Offered:
APPLY email to preschool@fwbfumc.org
Okaloosa County- Noah's Ark Preschool- VPK Lead Teacher
Summary: Seeking a VPK teacher who adores working with young children and desires to work with a community of teachers who love and support one another.
Pay Range: Starting pay $17 per hour
Benefits Offered: Tuition Assistance- TEACH, Paid Time Off & Free Onboarding Training
APPLY email to noahsarkdestin@gmail.com or call (850) 598-4855
Okaloosa County- First United Methodist Preschool- One Year Old Teacher
Summary: Part time instructional class hours 8:30 am- 12:30 pm with option for extended childcare hours. Experience and credentials are preferred but not required.
Pay Range: Starting pay $15 per hour for instructional class time
Benefits Offered: Tuition Assistance- TEACH, Paid Time Off, Free Onboarding Training & Childcare Discounts
APPLY please send resume to preschool@fwbfumc.org
Okaloosa County- Kid's Place VPK Center- Lead VPK Art & Dramatic Play Teacher
Summary: Part time (20- 30 hours). Responsible for enacting lesson plans that deliver the Florida Standards through the use of art and dramatic play activities. Children rotate through three classrooms each hour. Responsible for tracking attendance, managing flow of the classroom and having FUN.
Pay Range: Depends on education and experience.
Benefits Offered: Paid Time Off, Tuition Assistance T.E.A.C.H.
APPLY by email kidsplacevpk@yahoo.com or message Facebookpage www.facebook.com/kidsplace
Okaloosa County- First United Methodist Preschool- VPK Lead Teacher
Summary: Part time instructional class hours 8:00 am- 12:30 pm with option for extended childcare hours. Experience and credentials are preferred but not required.
Pay Range: Starting pay $15 per hour for instructional class time
Benefits Offered: Tuition Assistance- TEACH, Paid Time Off, Free Onboarding Training & Childcare Discounts
APPLY please submit resume to preschool@fwbfumc.org
Okaloosa County- First United Methodist Preschool- Lead 2-year-old Teacher
Summary: Part time instructional class hours 8:30 am- 12:30 pm with option for extended childcare hours. Experience and credentials are preferred but not required.
Pay Range: Starting pay $15 per hour for instructional class time
Benefits Offered: Tuition Assistance- TEACH, Paid Time Off, Free Onboarding Training & Childcare Discounts
APPLY please submit resume to preschool@fwbfumc.org
Okaloosa County- Shoal River Learning Center- VPK Assistant and Lead Full Time Teacher
Summary: Full time VPK teaching position. Looking for enthusiastic, child loving, patient, dependable and at least 18 yrs old (21 preferrably) with dependable transportation. Must pass a level 2 background screening and complete 40 hours online training.
Pay Range: Based on experience
Benefits Offered: Tuition Assistance- TEACH & Childcare Discounts
APPLY in person. Call (850) 682-4700
Okaloosa County- Wesleyan Child Care Center- VPK Lead Teachers/ Assistants/ Preschool Teachers and Class Floaters
Summary: Full time teaching opportunity for children ages 3 years- 5 years old, starting August 2025 until May 2026.
Pay Range: Competitive pay based on experience
Benefits Offered: Tuition Assistance- TEACH, Paid Time Off, & Childcare Discounts
APPLY in person at 599 8th Ave in Crestview. Ask for Ms. Osa or Ms. Gigi
