VPK Lead Teacher

La Petite Academy; Orange Park (FL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

Immediate benefits access

401(k) company match

Paid time off

Flexible schedules

Bring your children to work

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

La Petite Academy in Orange Park, FL is seeking a Lead VPK Teacher to plan, assess, and teach 4-year-olds in alignment with VPK requirements. You will mentor fellow teachers and create engaging, developmentally appropriate activities.

Qualifications include a CDA or higher in education, classroom leadership experience, and the ability to meet state and center education standards. This on-site role offers a supportive team and opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• CDA, Associates degree or higher in education or Florida Child Care Professional Certificate.
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans.
• Ability to meet state education requirements and center requirements.
• Ability to work indoors or outdoors with children.

Responsibilities

• Create, develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers.
• Care, promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children.
• Take lead on classroom management, curriculum implementation, and licensing guidelines.
• Communicate with enrolled and prospective families to support center success.

Skills

Leadership in classroom

Curriculum implementation

Education

CDA / Florida Child Care Certificate or higher

Associates degree or higher in education

Job description

Join a strong community where all we do is care‑for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

• You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.
• You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.
• You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.
• You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The VPK, Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child's development. The VPK Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program.

As a Lead VPK Teacher, you’ll:

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.
• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.
• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and VPK program requirements.
• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• CDA, Associates degree or higher in education or Florida Child Care Professional Certificate
• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans
• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.
• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.