VPK Lead Teacher

Childtime Learning Centers • Merritt Island, FL

36d

About The Position

The VPK, Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child's development. The VPK Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program. As a Lead VPK Teacher, you'll: Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers. Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class. Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and VPK program requirements. Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center's success.

Requirements

• Energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18
• CDA, Associates degree or higher in education or Florida Child Care Professional Certificate
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Responsibilities

• Planning, assessing and instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program.
• Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation
• Be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and VPK program requirements.
• Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center's success.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees