VPK Lead Teacher

Amazing Explorers Academy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Amazing Explorers Academy in Jacksonville, FL, seeks a VPK Lead Teacher responsible for implementing curriculum and supervising early childhood education. The role includes ensuring a safe and clean environment, maintaining classroom standards, and engaging with children and parents. Ideal candidates will possess a CDA or higher with relevant training and have strong interpersonal skills.

Benefits

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Employee discount

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility is a plus.
• Highly professional and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Implement curriculum and manage children in the classroom.
• Maintain classroom appearance and safety.
• Complete all necessary academy and classroom paperwork.

Skills

Dependability

Interaction with students

Professionalism

Education

CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education

45 hours training in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

Job description

Job description

The VPK Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing curriculum in the classroom and for the supervision and management of children in the classroom. Must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices as well as the State of Florida VPK Standards.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

-Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained

-Completes all academy and classroom paperwork, such as daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports

-Attends and participates in staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings as requested

-Helps and supervises children during all activities

-Implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules

-Helps children with meal times and clean-up

-Ensures that all classroom and outdoor equipment are in good working condition and are used and maintained properly

-Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner

QUALIFICATIONS:

-Must be at least 21 years old

-Must possess a CDA or higher in Early childhood education with 45 hours training in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

-Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus

-Highly professional and dependable

-Must be able to interact appropriately with students of all ages and skill levels as well as with parents, coworkers, and management

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Ability to Commute:

• Ponte Vedra, FL 32081 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Ponte Vedra, FL 32081: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person