VPK Teacher - Full Time

The Goodman Group, LLC•Largo, FL

4d•$17 - $19•Onsite

About The Position

The VPK Teacher implements an infant, toddler, or preschool program and provides general supervision and management of a group of children. The role plans and delivers developmentally appropriate activities that address children’s emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs, while maintaining a safe, supportive classroom and communicating with families and colleagues. The Learning Center serves children from eight weeks through Pre-K in an experiential, interactive setting. Located at Cypress Palms, an assisted living community, the center fosters intergenerational connections between children and older adults. This position is full-time, Monday through Friday, with scheduled hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The stated pay range is $16.50–$18.50 per hour. The teacher may need to adapt to program staffing needs, and hours may change with enrollment and program needs.

Requirements

Meet all applicable state and federal requirements for the position.
Child Development Associate (CDA) and/or a degree in Early Childhood Education.
Complete 15-hour Emergent Literacy Training (ELT).
Experience teaching in an early childhood classroom, supervising staff, and managing a childcare center.
Leadership and communication skills.
Certificate or degree in child development or a related field with an emphasis in early childhood education.
Obtain CPR certification within 90 days of employment.
Ability to make independent decisions and follow instructions.
Ability to deal tactfully with personnel, prospects, residents, family members, visitors, government agencies or personnel, and the public.
Ability to work with ill, disabled, elderly, and emotionally upset people within the facility.
Ability to communicate effectively with supervisors, team members, prospects, residents, and families.
Knowledge of or proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
Ability to lift 50 pounds at times and alternate between standing and sitting.
Ability to execute tasks independently, express oneself clearly and effectively, and demonstrate general computer literacy.

Responsibilities

Plan and implement developmentally appropriate programs that meet the emotional, physical, intellectual, and social needs of individual children and the group.
Write objectives for the group and prepare weekly lesson plans with co-workers, posting them and submitting a copy to the director one week before teaching.
Post curriculum information, schedules, and menus for parents.
Engage children and encourage participation in group activities, adapting the program to each child’s interests, needs, talents, and learning style and pace.
Plan and supervise age-appropriate class outings and field trips.
Observe, record, and report significant individual or group behavior and illness, and keep co-workers and the director informed.
Complete children’s daily notes and maintain accurate attendance and progress records, including written developmental comments.
Evaluate each child’s progress and communicate observations to teammates and parents, including through formal conferences offered at least twice a year.
Maintain daily communication with parents through verbal contact, written notes, or phone conversations; discuss sensitive issues with the director before approaching parents.
Actively supervise children and ensure their safety and well-being indoors and outdoors; know their locations and group count, and never leave them unattended.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource for staff and train and guide assistants, aides, substitutes, and new co-workers assigned to the group.
Use progressive discipline, model positive behavior guidance, and help train staff to apply positive discipline consistently.
Work respectfully with program staff to solve problems, achieve goals, and communicate needs.
Care for educational resources, equipment, and classroom atmosphere, and communicate program needs and concerns to the director.
Maintain the assigned room or area, including cleaning tasks, and share responsibility for the cleanliness and maintenance of the building and grounds.
Adapt to staffing needs across the program and monitor staff-to-child ratios, reporting significant changes to the director.
Assist with building evacuation and respond immediately to emergencies.
Follow universal precautions, infection-control procedures, licensing regulations, and program policies and procedures.
Attend required professional workshops, in-service training, staff meetings, and program and family events.
Arrive on time and be ready to interact positively with children, parents, and staff; use love rituals throughout the day.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.