VPK teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Company parties
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable VPK Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for preschool-aged children. The VPK Teacher will support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development while preparing them for a successful transition to kindergarten.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement age-appropriate, engaging VPK lessons and activities.
• Follow Florida VPK standards and curriculum requirements.
• Create a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Support children's social-emotional development and positive behavior.
• Encourage language, literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
• Maintain accurate attendance, developmental, and classroom records.
• Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians.
• Monitor children's health, safety, and overall well-being.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom.
• Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and support staff.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and required training.
• Follow all center policies and applicable Florida childcare and VPK regulations.

Qualifications

• Meet Florida VPK teacher qualification requirements.
• Required early childhood education credentials or coursework as applicable.
• Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
• Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
• Patient, dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic personality.
• Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
• Ability to pass required background screening and meet applicable childcare employment requirements.