VPK Lead Teacher

The Children's Courtyard; Saint Augustine (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

50% childcare discount

401(k) match

Tuition reimbursement

Credential assistance

Master Teacher Program

Job summary

The Children’s Courtyard in Saint Augustine, FL is seeking a dedicated VPK Lead Teacher to plan, assess and instruct four-year-olds in a nurturing, licensed preschool setting. You will create engaging learning experiences, mentor other teachers, manage the classroom, ensure compliance with licensing and program requirements, and build strong relationships with enrolled and prospective families.

We offer flexible schedules with no nights or weekends, a supportive team, and benefits including 50%

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create engaging, interactive learning experiences and mentor fellow Teachers.
• Promote social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschoolers.
• Lead classroom management, curriculum implementation, and licensing compliance.
• Build strong relationships with enrolled and prospective families to support the center’s success.

Skills

Classroom leadership

Curriculum design

Family engagement

Mentoring peers

Education

CDA / Assoc. 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 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.