VPK Teacher - Lead

Florence Fuller Child Development Centers•Boca Raton, FL

8d•Onsite

About The Position

Fuller Center is seeking dedicated individuals to join our team, driven by a powerful mission: to empower economically challenged children and families through education, helping them build positive futures within our community. Our vision is to be a leading, progressive Child and Family Center, continually striving for excellence and acting as a catalyst for positive community transformation. If you're ready to contribute to meaningful change, we encourage you to apply. We're looking for a passionate and dedicated Certified VPK Teacher to guide our classrooms at Fuller Academy. In this vital role, to provide early childhood education in our Voluntary Prekindergarten program. This teacher will be responsible for creating and implementing age-appropriate lessons, monitoring student progress, ensuring a safe and engaging classroom, and using approved curricula to meet the state's early learning standards.

Requirements

Baccalaureate or advanced degree in Elementary Education Required (or a related field with a state-approved teacher preparation component).
Certification in VPK.
Excellent interpersonal skills with proven ability to professionally and effectively communicate with educators, parents, and community leaders.
Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
Thorough understanding of the instructional methodology.
Proficient in typing reports, entering data, and generally possess the computer skills needed for the role.
Effective communication in English is key.
Ability to focus with the eyes for close range and be able to distinguish colors is required.
Ability to work in the United States via e-Verify.

Responsibilities

Plans and arranges classrooms into distinctive learning areas that promote effective learning.
Conduct student assessments and develop individualized education plans to meet specific developmental, educational, and grade-level standards.
Foster parents’ participation through planning classroom activities.
Regularly communicate with parents through conferences, written updates, and calls to share student progress, upcoming events, classroom activities, and individualized education plan details.
Works closely with the Director in developing strategies in appropriate standards-based instruction, program implementation, supervision, and evaluation.
Attends workshops and meetings as deemed necessary.
Attends all required staff and parent meetings/activities
Interacts with various stakeholders to foster a positive relationship between the school and the community school network, community organizations, and leaders.
Performs other related duties as needed