Summer VPK Teacher

UCP of Central Florida • Orlando, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Looking to make a difference in an innovative and dynamic non-profit agency? UCP of Central Florida unlocks the potential of thousands of children each year at our campuses, pediatric therapy clinics and parent support programs. Job Specifications: The Summer VPK Teacher is in charge and responsible for the supervision of 9-12 PreK students with and without disabilities with 1-2 paraprofessionals to support the class. They are responsible for planning and conducting a variety of learning activities focused on preparing the students for Kindergarten. This position requires either a Teacher Certification or a BA in Early Childhood, DCF 45 Hours and VPK Literacy classes. It is a full day/full summer position (There is an option for a split summer). Positions are available at UCP Charter Schools various early childhood programs (indicate which campus you are interested in)

Requirements

• BA – Early Childhood or PreK Education OR Florida Teacher Certification (Temp or Professional)
• Complete 3 Five Hour Literacy Coursework
• 3+ Years of experience (including internship) teaching PreK and/or Kindergarten students.

Responsibilities

• Creates a climate where students and staff have positive and respectful relationships with each other.
• Supervise 9-12 students and be responsible for their health and safety at all times.
• Carry out planned Summer VPK curriculum with fidelity
• Conduct a Pre (Week 1) and Post (Week 8) assessment on each student.
• Develop and keep a portfolio on each student.
• Encourage and facilitate students’ participation in all activities by implementing appropriate strategies, such as visual structure and reinforcements.
• Engage students in meaningful conversation and expose them to a variety of language uses and forms.
• Maintains a classroom that reflects discovery and use of materials but is general clean or well maintained, harmful cleaning supplies and other hazardous materials are not accessible to children, universal precautions are used appropriately and consistently, respond quickly and appropriately to all accidents/incidents including documentation.
• Assist and supervise students in all aspects of self-care, including dressing and undressing, bathing, eating, grooming and hygiene, toileting, and any other areas of daily living. If student is self-sufficient in these areas, close supervision and monitoring are still required.
• Implement behavior management strategies according to the UCP guidelines.
• Be responsible for care and maintenance of supplies and equipment.
• Ensure that parents/guardians complete and sign daily attendance forms (electronic).
• Ensure that parents receive daily or weekly communication regarding their child.
• Communicate with parent/guardian any behavior/medical issues.
• Log any incident on the Portal/communicate to parents and Principal/Enrichment Program Coordinator.
• Provide guidance and supervision of VPK Instructional Aide.
• Report any unusual events or parent/staff concerns to Principal and Enrichment Program Coordinator.
• Attend training, staff meetings and special events as scheduled.
• Performs other related duties as required and assigned.

Benefits

• Our mission at UCP is to empower children with and without disabilities to achieve their potential by providing individualized support, education and therapy services in an inclusive environment.
• When you join UCP of Central Florida you partner with a team that is making a positive impact on the futures of our children.
• For over 70 years, we have been dedicated to enriching the lives of children of all abilities across Central Florida as 8 campuses: Downtown Orlando, East Orlando (near UCF), Kissimmee, Pine Hills, Lake Mary, and Winter Garden.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time