Lead Instructor (VPK) - West Elementary

TrulyHired; Arcadia (FL); On-site; USD 38,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

TrulyHired is seeking a Lead Instructor for VPK in Florida. The role requires a valid VPK credential or equivalent, with expertise in emergent literacy and early childhood education.

Duties include planning lessons, assessing student progress, and maintaining a safe classroom environment. The ideal candidate will have strong communication skills and experience working with diverse learners, plus the ability to collaborate with school staff and parents.

Qualifications

• Must hold one of the credentials listed in qualifications.
• Satisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare learning activities considering student culture, styles, and needs.
• Assess student achievement and prescribe actions for improvement.
• Maintain a safe, orderly learning environment.

Skills

Emergent literacy knowledge

VPK instruction knowledge

Classroom management

Communication skills

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

CDA or FCCPC earned within 5 years

Associate's Degree in Child Development

Associate's Degree or higher in an unrelated field with 6 credits in ECE/Child Development and 480 hours experience

Bachelor's Degree in ECE or related fields

Florida Educator Certificate (if applicable)

Job description

Job Description

LEAD INSTRUCTOR (VPK) JOB DESCRIPTION

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School diploma or equivalent.Must hold one of the following credentials:Child Development Associate (CDA) or Florida Child Care Professional Certificate (FCCPC) earned within the last five (5) years; orAn Associate's Degree or higher in Child Development; orAn Associate's Degree or higher in an unrelated field, with at least 6 credit hours in early childhood education or child development, and at least 480 hours of experience in teaching or providing childcare services for children any age from birth to 8 years of age; orA Bachelor's Degree or higher in early childhood education, prekindergarten or primary education, preschool education, or family and consumer science; orA Bachelor's Degree in elementary education, if the pre-k instructor has been certified to teach children any age from birth through 6th grade, with a Florida Educator's Certificate, regardless whether the certificate is current or not, and has not had this educator certificate suspended or revoked.Complete three 5-hour (15 hours) emergent literacy courses to meet lead VPK instructor credential requirementsSatisfactory criminal background check and drug screening.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Knowledge of the prescribed VPK curriculum including emergent and early literacy. Knowledge of child growth and development and especially of characteristics of students/children of the VPK age. Basic understanding and knowledge of current technology. Knowledge of learning styles. Ability to use varied teaching methods. Knowledge of current trends, research and best practices related to education. Knowledge of School Board policies and practices as they relate to teaching. Ability to handle problems, concerns and emotional distress with sensitivity and tact. Ability to communicate orally and in writing with students, parents, and others. Ability to plan, establish priorities and implement activities for maximum effectiveness. Ability to assess levels of student achievement effectively, analyze test results, and prescribe actions for improvement. Ability to maintain appropriate student supervision so that students have a safe and orderly environment in which to learn. Ability to work effectively with peers, administrators and others.

REPORTS TO:

Principal or designee

JOB GOAL

To provide an educational experience in which VPK students move toward the fulfillment of their potential for intellectual, emotional, physical, and psychological growth and maturation.

SUPERVISES:

N/A

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:

Planning/Preparation

Create or select short- and long-range plans based on district and state curriculum requirements, student profiles and instructional priorities.Identify specific intended learning outcomes that are challenging, meaningful, and measurable.Plan and prepare a variety of learning activities considering individual student's culture, learning styles, special needs, and socio-economic background.Use Individual Education Plans (IEPs) as a basis for planning differentiated instruction.Develop or select instructional activities which foster active involvement in the learning process.Identify, select and modify instructional materials to meet the needs of students with varying backgrounds, learning styles and special needs, and provide reasonable accommodations when appropriate.Assist in assessing changing curricular needs and plans for improvement.

Administrative/Management

Maintain a positive, organized and safe learning environment.Use time effectively.Manage materials and equipment effectively.Use effective student behavior management techniques.Enforce school rules, administrative regulations and Board policies.Establish and maintain effective and efficient record keeping procedures, including but not limited to, required individual student plans and reports.Use technology resources effectively.Coordinate and monitor the work of volunteers and assistants when assigned.

Assessment/Evaluation

Develop and use assessment strategies, traditional and alternative, to assist the continuous development of students.Interpret data including but not limited to standardized and other test results for diagnosis, instructional planning and program evaluation.Establish appropriate testing environment and test security.Communicate, in understandable terms, individual student progress to the student, parents, and professional colleagues who need access to the information.Evaluate the effectiveness of instructional units and teaching strategies.

Intervention/Direct Services

Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of subject matter.Communicate high learning expectations for all students.Apply principles of learning and effective teaching in instructional delivery.Use a variety of instructional strategies appropriate for teaching students from diverse backgrounds with different learning styles and special needs and which enhance the application of critical, creative and evaluative thinking capabilities.Use appropriate material, technology, and other resources to help meet learning needs of all students.Provide appropriate instructional modification for students with special needs, including but not limited to exceptional education students.Provide differentiated instruction to meet the needs of students.Provide learning centers to increase involvement of students in hands-on experiences.Recognize overt indicators of student distress or abuse and take appropriate action based on school procedures and law.Provide instruction on safety procedures and proper handling of materials and equipment.Foster student responsibility, appropriate social behavior, integrity, valuing of cultural diversity, and respect for self and others by role modeling and learning activities.Assist students with health and hygiene needs as required.

Technology

Use appropriate technology in instructional delivery.Use technology to establish an atmosphere of active learning.Provide students with opportunities to use technology to gather and share information with others.Facilitate student access to the use of electronic resources.Explore and evaluate new technologies and their educational impact.Use technology to review student assessment data.Use technology for administrative tasks.

Collaboration

Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with other professionals, students, parents and community.Provide accurate and timely information to parents and students about academic and behavioral performance of students.Collaborate with other professionals and parents after recognizing student distress or abuse.Collaborate with peers and other professionals to enhance student learning.

Staff Development

Engage in a continuing improvement of professional skills and knowledge.Establish and implement an individual Professional Development Plan annually in accordance with state and district requirements.Participate in school data collection of teacher input on principal's performance assessment program.

Professional Responsibilities

Ensure adherence to good safety standards.Model and maintain high ethical standards.Demonstrate attention to punctuality and regular attendance.Prepare all required reports in an accurate and timely manner and maintain all appropriate records.Maintain confidentiality of student and other professional information.Comply with policies, procedures and programs.Exercise appropriate professional judgment.Support school improvement initiatives.

Student Growth and Achievement

Ensure that student growth and achievement are continuous and appropriate for age group, subject area, and/or student program classification.Establish and maintain a positive collaborative relationship with the students' families to increase student achievement.Perform other tasks consistent with the goals and objectives of this position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Light Work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Salary and benefits shall be paid consistent with the district's approved compensation plan. Length of the work year and hours of employment shall be those established by the district.

COMPENSATION:

Compensation for this position is Pay Lane B10

EVALUATION:

Performance of this job will be evaluated in accordance with provisions of the Board's policy on evaluation of personnel.