VPK Lead Teacher

Learning Care Group • Orange Park, FL

22h

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 involves creating interactive learning experiences, supporting children’s social, physical, and intellectual development, mentoring fellow teachers, and leading classroom management and curriculum implementation. The teacher must 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.

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.

Responsibilities

• Plan, assess, and instruct four-year-old children based on their individual needs and program requirements.
• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences.
• Mentor fellow teachers.
• Promote children’s social, physical, and intellectual growth.
• 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
• Education Level: Associate degree