VPK Teacher, Sherberth Learning Center, Licensed Childcare

The Learning Center, YMCA of Central Florida • Kissimmee, FL

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About The Position

The position is responsible for implementing and supervising all aspects of daily activities for infants to youth. The VPK Teacher is responsible for working to provide a successful program that will foster children’s social, physical, spiritual, and mental growth in a safe and well-organized environment.

Requirements

• Florida's Childcare Professional Certificate (FCCPC) OR National CDA (NECC) OR Must have Staff credential Verification of an associates degree or a Bachelor’s degree or higher
• One year of child care experience required
• CPR/AED and First Aid certifications to be obtained within 60 days of employment
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Desire and ability to work with children of all ages & developmental levels
• Must be alert at all times, keeping safety in mind
• Must be capable of working under pressure and independently in a somewhat disruptive, sometimes loud environment.
• Emergency Literacy of VPK Instructors (VPKR course code)
• Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 years old to Kindergarten (VFSP course Code)
• 15 hours of Literacy Course Requirement

Responsibilities

• Supervise activities of Assistant Teachers and provide curriculum standards for the classroom
• Provide a safe and healthy environment, both physically and mentally, to ensure the operation of a quality Child Care program.
• Must have willingness to care for children in all capacities; developmental levels.
• Must successfully complete the Department of Children & Families 45 hour Introductory Child Care Training in specified time period as outlined in the Florida Administrative Code Childcare Standards.
• Attend all staff meetings and meet the educational requirements of establishes in-service training.
• Assist in the planning and implementing of the daily lesson plans that fit the children’s needs and interests.
• Take responsibility for the quality of the supplies, equipment and materials.
• Report all suspicions of child abuse to proper authorities.
• Make sure proper procedures are followed for sign-in/out of children on a daily basis.
• Report all accidents to the Supervisor, and completely fills out proper health log and/or accident/incident form.
• Direct or assist in the daily maintenance of the childcare area, ensuring safety and cleanliness.
• Assume equal share of the regular housekeeping chores such as cleaning, preparing for daily activities and cleaning up after projects.
• Ensure YMCA Core Values in all activities.
• Establish a relationship with each child and know his or her present level of understanding; consider the needs of all the children and treat each child with respect and dignity.
• Work toward positive parent/staff relations.
• Participates in enrollment retention, special events and fundraising.
• Completes all paperwork clearly and concisely.
• Remains up to date on emergency procedures and family center policies.
• Promote and represent the mission and core values of the YMCA of Central Florida in the Family Center and its programs.
• All other duties as assigned by management

Benefits

• Exclusive for eligible YMCA Learning Center employees: Main Entrance Disney Pass
• Free/Discounted YMCA membership and other employee perks

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees