Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten Teacher

The JOY FM; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Easterseals SWFL is seeking a dedicated Early Childhood Education professional to lead a VPK preschool classroom. The role focuses on developing a developmentally appropriate program, meeting VPK standards, and collaborating with families to support each child's progress.

Applicants should have an Associates Degree in ECE (Bachelor's preferred), 5+ years as a lead preschool teacher, and VPK training. Duties include ensuring safe, engaging environments and regular conferences with parents.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education is required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education preferred, or equivalent with six hours ECE coursework.
• Mandated 45 hours of training by the Department of Children and Families preferred before hire.
• VPK training required by the Early Learning Coalition.
• Minimum of five years’ experience as a lead teacher in a preschool classroom.

Responsibilities

• Ensure implementation of all VPK standards and requirements.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children.
• Plan activities to meet physical, emotional, intellectual and social/emotional needs of the children.
• Ensure equipment and facility are clean, maintained and safe.
• Implement Creative Curriculum with developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning environment.
• Complete classroom cleaning log monthly and submit to the office.
• Supervise children at all times and provide a safe environment.
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance; implement positive discipline when required.
• Complete VPK Assessments and required data; conduct parent/teacher conferences.

Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education

45 hours of training mandated by the Department of Children and Families

VPK training required by the Early Learning Coalition

Five years of lead teacher experience in a preschool classroom

Job description

Description

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Easterseals SWFL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.

• Ensure implementation of all Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) standards and requirements.
• Develop and implement developmentally appropriate preschool program for young children.
• Plan and implement activities to meet the physical, emotional, intellectual and social/emotional needs of the children in the program
• Ensure equipment and facility are always clean, well maintained and safe
• Ensure Creative Curriculum is implemented with developmentally appropriate lesson plans and learning environment
• Responsible for completing the classroom cleaning log with classroom staff and submitting to the office each month
• Ensure children are supervised at all times
• Provide a safe and secure environment for children to feel comfortable
• Establish routines and provide positive guidance
• Implement positive discipline when required
• Complete VPK Assessments and compiled required data
• Complete parent/teacher conferences twice per year
• Collaborate with Instructional Specialist on VPK compliance
• Clearly and effectively communicate in a manner that children understand
• Observe children and make notes of progress
• Integrate special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
• Discuss children’s development with parents/guardians
• Maintain program administration. Keep parents informed of program expectations, program activities and their child’s progress
• Conduct semi-annual parent/teacher conferences
• Maintain a portfolio and developmental assessment for each child in your class
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Required: Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education
• Preferred: Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood Education or a formal education with a minimum of six (6) hours of Early Childhood Education coursework.
• Mandated 45 hours of training by the Department of Children and Families preferred before hire.
• Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) required training by the Early Learning Coalition.
• Experience: A minimum of five years’ experience as a lead teacher in a preschool classroom.

Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, and crouching throughout the day. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 40 pounds. Easterseals SWFL is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and Drug Free workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with a disability.