VPK Assistant Teacher

YMCA of South Palm Beach County•Boca del Mar, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Preschool Director and in accordance with the general policies, goals and standards established by the YMCA of South Palm Beach County, the VPK Preschool Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum and providing a nurturing, well-supervised and safe environment for the preschool children, while preparing them for kindergarten using the Florida state standards and FAST assessment. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS • Notify Child Development Director in the event of absence. • Attend organized staff meetings. • Turn in lesson plans every Friday for the next week. • Provide ongoing communication, photos and videos on the school app. • Participate in keeping the classroom clean and orderly. • Supervise and interact with children while on the playground. • Complete VPK assessments three times during the school year as required. • Assist with the planning of graduation activities at the end of the school year. • Work closely with other staff to create an innovative and rich learning environment. • Any other duty as deemed necessary by the Preschool Director / Program manager. The effectiveness of this notice can be evidenced by: • An orderly classroom in which children are happy and productive. • Parental satisfaction as evidenced in comments to both Teacher and Director. • Quality child care for all YMCA preschool students. • Children who enter kindergarten ready to learn.

Requirements

The VPK Teacher must demonstrate a commitment to the Mission and goals of the YMCA of South Palm Beach County and must demonstrate an ability to work effectively with people and be a team player.
The VPK Teacher must have attained a bachelor’s degree, associate’s degree from an accredited college or university or CDA.
The basic 45-hour DCF child care training is required to be completed prior to employment.
Completed the Emergent Literacy for VPK Instructors, Language and Vocabulary in the VPK Classroom and Implementing the Florida Standards for Preschool Classrooms: 3 years old to Kindergarten.
Knowledge of the CLASS tool, Classroom Assessment Scoring System
The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with parents, Preschool Director and other staff.
The ability to plan lessons effectively so that students may participate in activities, which enhance readiness skills in various subject areas, (Language Arts, Math/ Science, Fine and Gross Motor, Arts, etc.).
The ability to arrange the classroom to provide a flexible social environment that encourages both shared learning and independent growth.
Responsible for the management and discipline of the enrolled children. Discipline must adhere to the school’s policy, using a positive approach. If consistent negative behavior occurs the Director should be notified and the teacher should document such behavior.
Must complete successful criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

Notify Child Development Director in the event of absence.
Attend organized staff meetings.
Turn in lesson plans every Friday for the next week.
Provide ongoing communication, photos and videos on the school app.
Participate in keeping the classroom clean and orderly.
Supervise and interact with children while on the playground.
Complete VPK assessments three times during the school year as required.
Assist with the planning of graduation activities at the end of the school year.
Work closely with other staff to create an innovative and rich learning environment.
Any other duty as deemed necessary by the Preschool Director / Program manager.