Teacher, Basic Education - Prekindergarten (2026-2027)

Teacher, Basic Education - Prekindergarten (2026-2027) Location: West Zephyrhills Elementary School, 37900 14th Ave, Zephyrhills, FL 33542 Job ID: 5806982 Application Deadline: Oct 09, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time) Posted: Jun 29, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC) Starting Date: Aug 5, 2026 Job Details Full Time, Benefit Eligible – 196 Days Per Year, Instructional Position – Grade Level: Age (4-5), Specialty: Early Childhood Programs (VPK) Job Description Open until filled. Job Summary: Responsible for providing responsive care, effective teaching, and an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children’s school readiness skill growth aligned with Head Start and state standards, including children with disabilities. Education, Training & Experience Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Early Childhood Education/Child Development Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education/Child Development Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Elementary Education One year of experience teaching preschool-aged children Certificates, Licenses & Registrations Florida Educator’s certificate in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary, or Preschool Education Completion of 15 hours of state-required Emergent Literacy Course and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten Completion of Reading Endorsement Competency I and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten Satisfactory completion of First Aid and CPR course for infants and toddlers within 3 months of hire Preferred Requirements Reading Endorsement preferred; candidates willing to obtain an endorsement may be prioritized. Other Requirements All hires must meet the Early Childhood physical examination requirements. Additional Information Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start program will receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply. Background Screening Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening. For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit EEO Statement The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices. Contact Information Pasco County Schools 7227 Land O’Lakes Blvd. Land O’Lakes, Florida 34639 Phone: View phone number on click.appcast.io Email: View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr Young World Physical Education