Lead VPK Teacher

Kids in the City Academy is committed to providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating early learning environment. Our program focuses on fostering social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development for our 4-5 year old children.

The teacher will plan, implement, and oversee a high-quality classroom. This role involves leading lesson planning, supervising assistant/co-teachers or aides, assessing child progress, collaborating with families, ensuring compliance with Florida’s standards, and helping maintain a learning environment that supports every child’s growth. The position has a possibility for a full time schedule.

Schedule: 8:45am-1:45 pm (part-time) or 8:30am-5:30pm (full-time)

• Develop, plan, and deliver an age-appropriate curriculum aligned with Florida Standards.
• Design and implement lesson plans, daily schedules, and classroom activities that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers / aides in the classroom. Provide guidance, support, and direction.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom environment. Ensure the classroom is set up with developmentally appropriate learning centers.
• Observe, assess, and document each child’s growth and development. Identify milestones, learning needs, and provide interventions as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, participate in parent-teacher conferences, respond to parent questions or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all state licensing, program requirements, health & safety regulations (including CPR/First Aid, background checks, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records: attendance, incident/accident reports, developmental assessments, lesson plans, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, workshops, and training to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
• Collaborate with center leadership and other teachers to support overall program quality, including contributions to enrollment, retention, and center goals.

• DCF VPK completion of courses
• Previous experience teaching preschool or VPK, with demonstrated experience leading a classroom.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and Florida standards.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain within 60 days of hire date).
• Ability to pass state background checks and meet licensing requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a nurturing disposition.
• Ability to move around the classroom frequently, assist with children, sit/kneel/squat.
• Ability to lift and carry children or materials (up to regulatory limits).
• Stand for extended periods; interact actively in play and learning.

• Demonstrated leadership experience (mentoring, supervising staff).
• Experience with assessment tools (observational assessments, screening, progress tracking).
• Bilingual skills (preferred).

• Competitive salary based on credentials and experience.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Possible childcare discount or other employee perks.
• After a 90-day probationary period, employees receive paid holidays.
• No weekend work, Monday to Friday schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement (Assistant Director, Curriculum Specialist, Classroom Trainer, etc.)