VPK Lead Teacher (Full-Time), Lealman YMCA Preschool Academy

YMCA of Greater St. Petersburg•St. Petersburg, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

We are currently hiring for a full-time VPK Lead Teacher to provide a safe, fun and educational environment for our early learning center participants. This is an excellent opportunity to join a mission-driven organization that offers training, development and growth potential. Ideal candidates will have a positive attitude, creative personality and excellent classroom management skills.

Requirements

Must be 18 years of age with a high school diploma or GED, a CDA or higher.
Have completed MODS (Introductory Child Care Training, Parts 1 & 2), have completed required VPK instructor DCF MODS.
6 months to one year pre-school teaching experience required.
Must be able to interact with young children for an extended period of time both indoors and outdoors.
Pre-employment drug test and background check required.
Level 2 background clearance through DCF (Florida) required.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of behavior management, child led play, and VPK programming preferred.

Responsibilities

Provides a quality experience to children and parents that focuses on the YMCA values of honesty, respect, responsibility, caring and faith.
Implements curriculum within the established guidelines.
Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, cognitive, emotional, and social development, such as large group activities, teacher directed activities, process art, music, and storytelling.
Establishes and encourages rules to promote positive behavior.
Attends to children's basic needs including toileting, supervising meal times, playground times, and free play.
Conducts parent conferences, and maintains positive relationships and effective communication with parents.
Engages parents as volunteers.
Maintains required program records.
Attends and participates in family nights, program activities, staff meetings, and staff training.