VPK Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group • Azalea Park, FL

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About The Position

The VPK Lead Teacher plans, assesses, and instructs four-year-old children according to each child’s needs and program requirements. The role develops interactive learning experiences, promotes children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth, and leads classroom management and curriculum implementation. The teacher is also expected to understand and follow licensing guidelines, company standards, and VPK program requirements, while building relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support children’s achievement and the center’s success. The position includes mentoring fellow teachers and requires working indoors or outdoors and engaging in physical activity with children.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Hold a CDA, an associate degree or higher in education, or a Florida Child Care Professional Certificate.
• Have experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Be able to meet state education requirements and the childcare center’s requirements.
• Be able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and instruct four-year-old children based on their individual needs and VPK program requirements.
• Create fun, interactive learning experiences and mentor fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Follow applicable licensing guidelines, company standards, and VPK program requirements.
• Build relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote children’s achievement and support the center’s success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree