VPK Teacher

Catholic Schools•Palm Bay, FL

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The VPK Teacher is a qualified professional in education who meets the requirements to teach in a Catholic school in the Diocese of Orlando. The teacher, being creative and resourceful, utilizes instructional materials which are suitable, and provides a variety of meaningful, engaging learning experiences which are academically sound. This position will require working 20-25 hours per week. The Diocese of Orlando four core values lay the foundation for the work performed by its employees: Authenticity, Respect, Courage, and Commitment.

Requirements

VPK Staff Credential through the Florida Department of Children and Families – Office of Early Learning is required.
Teacher in Grades PreK-3 Minimum Qualifications: Have an Associate Degree with a nine (9) hours of courses/concentration in Early Childhood Education from an accredited college or university that is recognized by a regional accrediting association or approved by the U.S. Department of Education.
Teacher in Grades PreK-4 Minimum Qualifications: Must have a Bachelor’s degree with at least nine (9) semester hours of Early Childhood Education course credit.
The teacher accepts and supports the on-going building and living of a faith community that carries over into interpersonal relationships among all members of the school and community.
The teacher accepts, understands and uses the philosophy of Catholic Education as the foundation of their teaching.
Teachers are accountable professionally to the diocese, the pastor and principal, their peers, the parents, and the students.
Teachers participate and share in the professional evaluation of their classroom performance.
Teachers meet Florida DCF certification requirements.
Teachers comply with the Teacher Handbook Expectations.

Responsibilities

Instructs preschool-aged children in activities designed to promote social, physical, and intellectual growth needed for primary school.
Establishes and enforces rules for behavior and procedures for maintaining order.
Organizes and leads activities designed to promote physical, mental, and social development, such as games, arts and crafts, music, storytelling, and field trips.
Teaches basic skills, such as color, shape, number and letter recognition, personal hygiene, and social skills.
Observes and evaluates children's performance, behavior, social development, and physical health.
Provides a variety of materials and resources for children to explore, manipulate, and use, both in learning activities and in imaginative play.
Serves meals and snacks in accordance with nutritional guidelines. Teaches proper eating habits and personal hygiene.
Prepares materials and classrooms for class activities.
Enforces all administration policies and rules governing students.
Identifies children showing signs of emotional, developmental, or health-related problems and discuss them with supervisors, parents or guardians, and child development specialists.
Establishes clear objectives for all lessons, units, and projects and communicate those objectives to children.
Meets with parents and guardians to discuss their children's progress and needs, determines their priorities for their children, and suggests ways that they can promote learning and development.
Adapts teaching methods and instructional materials to meet students' varying needs and interests.
Arranges indoor and outdoor space to facilitate creative play, motor-skill activities, and safety.
Maintains accurate and complete student records as required by laws, district policies, and administrative regulations.
Attends professional meetings, educational conferences, and teacher training workshops to maintain and improve professional competence.
Prepares reports on students and activities as required by administration.
Collaborates with other teachers and administrators in the development, evaluation, and revision of preschool programs.
Plans and supervises class projects, field trips, visits by guests, or other experiential activities and guides students in learning from those activities.
Attends staff meetings and serves on committees as required.
Attends faculty functions, such as monthly faculty meetings, Diocesan educational conferences, and other events of the school.
Selects, stores, orders, issues, and inventories classroom equipment, materials, and supplies.
Administers tests to help determine children's developmental levels, needs, and potential.
Prepares and implements remedial programs for students requiring extra help.
Supervises, evaluates, and plans assignments for teacher assistants and volunteers.
Lesson planning and class preparedness.
Evaluation of student performance.
Parent conferences.
End of year records.
Daily Attendance.