Kindergarten Teacher at EduKids Academy Kissimmee, FL

Kindergarten Teacher job at EduKids Academy. Kissimmee, FL. Are you ready to make a real difference in the lives of children while working in an exciting and rewarding environment? At EduKids Academy, located next to Windsor Pines Condos and just steps from Bermuda Bay and Family Dollar, we’re on a mission to inspire young minds and support families in our community. Join us in providing top-notch education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. If you're passionate about fostering growth, creativity, and joy in every child's journey, we want you on our team! Apply today and be part of a vibrant community that shapes the future—one child at a time! This is a year-round, full-time teaching position with flexibility to have summers off, that works 8:30a -2:30p, Monday - Friday. The pay is $18.75 -20 per hour with merit increases depending on experience and qualifications. This role is onsite at our center located: 2610 John Young Pkwy, Kissimmee, FL 34741 Why You’ll Love Working with Us: Medical, dental insurance available One week vacation after one year Paid holidays after one year Professional development assistance Enjoy the flexibility of taking summers off or keep the fun going by working with our preschool-aged children. The Elementary Teacher for the Kindergarten classroom plans and implements curriculum, serves as a model and mentor, and coordinates engaging developmental activities for students. At our private preschool in Kissimmee, FL, you'll lead a class of up to 20 children using the Frog Street Kindergarten curriculum, designed to support both academic and social-emotional growth. You’ll follow the Osceola County school calendar, with built-in breaks throughout the year and the option to take summers off or continue working with preschool-aged children at a reduced pay rate. This is a rewarding opportunity to create a fun, dynamic learning environment that builds confidence, fosters curiosity, and supports the success of every child in your care. What You’ll Do: Supervise children and manage a well-ordered classroom environment that ensures safety, cleanliness, and overall wellbeing Provide an educational atmosphere that supports a positive learning experience, encourages active participation, and builds self-esteem and confidence Coordinate and implement the Frog Street Kindergarten curriculum by preparing weekly lesson plans aligned with Florida learning standards and academic goals Plan and lead individual and group age-appropriate activities that promote cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development Maintain student portfolios including evaluations, observation notes, and progress reports across academic and social areas Supervise and assist with meals, ensuring compliance with USDA guidelines and the specific needs of each child Update classroom bulletin boards with current lesson themes, weekly overviews, classroom news, and students highlights Label and organize children’s personal belongings to ensure cleanliness and easy identification Clean and sanitize the classroom, bathrooms, and learning equipment daily Lead by example and support team success through positive modeling, mentoring, and coaching Participate in staff meetings, parent conferences, professional development, and school events Adhere to all policies and regulations set by state and local licensing agencies Maintain an individual professional development plan to ensure continuous improvement and high-quality teaching practices What We Need from You: Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, Elementary Education, or a related field Minimum of 1 year of classroom experience teaching Kindergarten; Florida Educator Certification in PreK–3 or K–6 highly preferred Florida Teaching Certificate or qualifying education degree; official transcripts must be submitted to View email address on click.appcast.io Must successfully pass a Level II background screening through the Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) Strong understanding of children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to create a safe, supportive, and engaging classroom environment Ability to align instruction with the Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards and provide developmentally appropriate learning experiences Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and communication skills, both oral and written Basic computer proficiency for lesson planning, communication, and student documentation EduKids Academy Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants. #J-18808-Ljbffr Itlearn360