VPK Lead Teacher

Big Blue Marble Academy; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading educational institution is hiring a VPK Lead Teacher in Jacksonville. You will guide children's learning, engage with families, and work in a supportive team environment focused on growth and safety. Enjoy benefits like 401K, discounted childcare, and career advancement opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive wages

Flexible Scheduling

Discounted childcare, 50% off

Paid parental leave

Medical, dental and vision insurance

Company paid life insurance

401K

Industry leading paid time off

CDA Scholarship

Career advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• CDA and VPK endorsement needed.
• Experience in child care or preschool required.

Responsibilities

• Partner with families to nurture and care for their children.
• Facilitate daily activities with the Lead Teacher.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines for the classroom.

Skills

Experience working with children

Tech savvy skills

Education

High school diploma

DCF 45 hours and CDA

Early childhood coursework

Job description

Teamwork, giving back, diversity, and making a difference is the foundation of who we are. Join our team and you’ll enjoy teaching a curriculum that enhances children’s perspectives and understanding of the world outside their community. You’ll become a part of a work community where everyone feels empowered to reach their career goals. Our on-the-job training can pave your career path and development from Assistant Teacher all the way to Center Director. Apply today to experience the Big Blue Marble Academy Difference!

Why you will enjoy working here:

• Competitive wages
• Flexible Scheduling
• Discounted childcare, 50% off
• Paid parental leave
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Company paid life insurance
• 401K
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• Voluntary life and disability insurance
• Health savings account
• Industry leading paid time off
• Generous referral bonus program
• CDA Scholarship
• Career advancement opportunities
• Family feel environment

As a VPK Lead Teacher, you will:

• Work as a team with the Lead Teacher to facilitate daily activities and ensure the classroom is functioning smoothly.
• Partner with families to nurture and care for their children. Showcase your tech savvy skills while using electronic daily tracking to document children’s special milestones.
• Follow enhanced safety guidelines to keep your classroom clean and safe

Requirements:

• High school diploma required
• DCF 45 hours and CDA required,VPK endorsement
• Demonstrated experience working with children; child care, daycare, or preschool
• Early childhood coursework
• Employees are required to stand (six to eight hours daily), stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, bend, etc. while working with children.
• Must be able to lift a minimum of 30 pounds
• Must be able to visually supervise children at all times.

Join a team that takes pride in teamwork, giving back and welcoming an inclusive environment. A career with Big Blue Marble Academy will empower you to reach your career goals while making a difference in the lives of the children we serve.

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of our background check, pre-hire screenings, and onboarding processes. All employment is at-will and may be terminated at any time, with or without cause.

BBMA is an equal opportunity employer and supports a diverse workforce. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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