VPK Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

VPK Teacher

We are seeking a highly motivated and passionate Early Childhood Education Teacher to join our team at Divine Savior Academy. As an Early Childhood Education Teacher, you will be responsible for providing responsive care for young children and creating a safe and nurturing learning environment for them.

Our Early Childhood Education Teachers will be mindful of our mission that states we are providing excellence in education rooted in the timeless truths of God’s Word. Teachers will seek to make connections and develop relationships with the children and school families that foster a bridge to sharing the Gospel message.

Values

The core values of Divine Savior Academy are the following:

• Walk with God: I follow Jesus in all areas of my life and am active in a Christian community.

• Lead with a servant's heart: I find ways to positively influence and help those around me.

• Thrive through cooperation: I choose to work with others towards a common goal, so we can go further together.

• Practice a growth mindset: I see my challenges as opportunities to learn and believe I can improve over time.

• Live boldly and confidently: I trust God has a good plan for me, so I take big chances and try new things.

Duties

• Creates and maintains a developmentally appropriate classroom environment

• Responds to children’s needs in all areas, including feeding, diaper changing, toilet training, etc.

• Designs and delivers effective learning experiences and lessons that support children’s development and growth in all areas: cognitive, social, emotional, physical, and spiritual

• Records child assessments and documents their learning

• Shares children’s learning and developmental progress with parents

• Follows all classroom and school procedures to ensure the health and safety of all students

• Develops a developmentally appropriate classroom management plan and procedures

• Encourages children’s appropriate behavior by implementing clear expectations, consistent routines, and positive reinforcement.

• Builds strong relationships with both children and families

• Uses technology and other visual aids in appropriate, intentional, and beneficial ways to support learning

• Differentiates lessons as needed for varied types of learners

• Nurtures a positive school environment for our students and their families

• Creates opportunities to strengthen the school culture of DSA by having open communication with children’s parents

• Is responsible for the supervision of all children in the school.

• Responds to emails and requests for information in a timely manner

• Seeks to do ministry in all interactions with the students and family

• Works in an effective and collaborative manner with colleagues

• Supports other members of the team in our mutual ministry to the children

• Attends staff meetings and serves on staff committees as required

• Strives to maintain and improve professional competence

• Is continually aware of their responsibilities as members of a team ministry

• Deals with staff or other personal conflict problems in a Christ-like manner

• Support the efforts and direction of the director in a spirit of Christian service (I Corinthians 12:28-29).

• Maintains accurate, complete, and correct records as required by law, DSA policy, and administrative regulation

• Assists the administration in implementing all policies and rules governing student life and conduct

• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect facilities, furnishings, and materials.

• Informs the director of all important classroom information, discipline matters, and departures from usual routines

Requirements

• Florida Department of Children and Families (DCF) 40-hour Introductory Child Care Training and successful completion of competency based exams.

• Holds an active Staff Credential

• CDA and VPK training courses, or Associate's or Bachelor's Degree in a related field. (VPK Teachers)

• Previous experience in the early childhood field

• Ability to work proficiently in a diverse, multicultural setting

• Effective oral communication and interpersonal skills.

• A desire to actively support the ministerial objectives of Divine Savior Lutheran Church and Academy

• This position requires successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Learn more here:

• Exemplary Christian role model who lets his or her “light shine” when interacting with the DSA Family and the community.

Physical Requirements

• The ability to stand and walk for extended periods

• Good vision and hearing

• Fine motor skills for handling small objects

• Clear speech

• The capacity to lift and move classroom materials

• Sufficient physical stamina to keep up with active young children throughout the day

• The ability to lift, hold, and carry young children

Reports to:

• Director