Lead VPK Teacher

The Learning Experience #153; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Learning Experience #153 in Tampa, FL is seeking a Lead Teacher to guide a classroom with younger children, modeling best practices, and ensuring a safe, nurturing environment.

You will implement the LEAP Curriculum with infants to preschoolers, communicate with families through apps and meetings, and collaborate with leadership to drive enrollment and engagement.

Qualifications

• 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred; at least six months required.
• Associate degree or CDA in ECE or related field.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• CPR and First Aid certification preferred.
• Must meet state guidelines for DCF 45 hours and VPK Courses.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Support your center's success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.

Skills

Teaching experience

Education

Associate degree or CDA in ECE

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts

Lead Teachers at The Learning Experience are ambassadors of happiness, creating opportunities every day that reflect our mission to make a difference in the lives of children, their families, and communities.

Our passionate teachers use a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning.

Role Responsibilities:

• Lead, coach, and mentor less experienced teachers in your classroom; model behaviors and provide feedback.
• Responsible for the overall classroom management, leading a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment.
• Serve as a role model, using a growth mindset to develop young minds and inspire a love of learning
• Implement our proprietary L.E.A.P. Curriculum, working with Infants, Toddlers, and/or Preschool children in a way that is consistent with the unique needs of each child.
• Create a safe, nurturing environment where children can play and learn.
• Communicate regularly with parents, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Support your center's success, partnering with center staff and leadership to achieve goals around enrollment and engagement.
• Build relationships with families and coworkers and create a dynamic environment where play and learning happen seamlessly.

Qualifications:

• 1 year of professional teaching experience preferred. At least six months of professional teaching experience required.
• Associate degree, CDA, or higher in ECE or related degree required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices (DAP).
• CPR and First Aide certification preferred
• Must meet state specific guidelines for the role DCF 45 hours and VPK Courses.