VPK Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group • Orlando, FL

1d

About The Position

The Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK) prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond by building a strong foundation for school with educational materials suited to children's developmental stages. The VPK Lead Teacher plans, assesses, and instructs 4-year-old children according to each child's needs and program requirements. The teacher creates interactive learning experiences, mentors fellow teachers, supports children's social, physical, and intellectual growth, leads classroom management and curriculum implementation, follows licensing guidelines and company standards, and builds relationships with enrolled and prospective families.

Requirements

• Be at least 18 years old.
• Have 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 childcare center requirements.
• Be able to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.
• Be energetic, dependable, and passionate.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and instruct 4-year-old children based on each child's needs and VPK program requirements.
• Create fun, interactive learning experiences.
• Mentor fellow teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation.
• Follow 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