VPK & Elementary After-School Teacher: Kindergarten Readiness

Grace-Place-For-Children-and-Familie; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Grace Place for Children and Families in Naples, FL seeks a VPK Teacher and Elementary After-School Teacher to plan, instruct, assess, and manage a VPK classroom, aligning with Florida standards and readiness goals.

The role requires experience as an early childhood educator, familiarity with FAST Star Early Literacy, Teaching Strategies Gold, and CLASS, and a commitment to partnering with families to support kindergarten readiness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or related field.
• Minimum of a CDA, FCCPC, or Associate degree in Education or related field.
• Minimum of 2–3 years of experience teaching in a Florida VPK classroom strongly preferred.
• Experience with FAST Star Early Literacy and/or VPK readiness assessments preferred.
• Knowledge of kindergarten readiness standards and best practices in early childhood.
• Must meet Florida VPK instructional credential requirements.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned to Florida standards and VPK benchmarks.
• Administer and utilize Florida VPK assessments and track student progress.
• Maintain accurate student records and progress monitoring data.
• Collaborate with families and leadership to support intervention strategies and referrals when needed.

Skills

Bilingual

Child development

Assessment data

Classroom management

Communication

Microsoft Office

Core values

First Aid/CPR

Background checks

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood/Elementary Education

CDA / FCCPC or Associate degree in Education

2–3 years Florida VPK teaching experience

FAST Star Early Literacy or VPK readiness assessment experience

Knowledge of kindergarten readiness standards

Florida VPK instructional credential requirements

Tools

Assessment data systems

Job description

Grace Place for Children and Families in Naples, FL seeks a VPK Teacher and Elementary After-School Teacher to plan, instruct, assess, and manage a VPK classroom, aligning with Florida standards and readiness goals.

The role requires experience as an early childhood educator, familiarity with FAST Star Early Literacy, Teaching Strategies Gold, and CLASS, and a commitment to partnering with families to support kindergarten readiness.