VPK Lead Teacher

Amazing Explorers Academy; United States; On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Dental

Vision

Life Insurance

401k

Job summary

Amazing Explorers Academy is seeking a VPK Lead Teacher to implement curriculum and supervise children in a Florida VPK setting. You will guide assistant teachers, conduct growth assessments, and meet with parents to discuss progress.

The role requires a CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education with 45 hours and a professional, team‑oriented approach. In-person work with a focus on safety and developmental growth is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Must possess a CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education with 45 hours training in ECE/Child Development.
• Must meet all state requirements for this position.
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility is a plus.
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and a dependable, professional attitude.
• Ability to interact with students, parents, coworkers and management.

Responsibilities

• Ensure classroom appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment.
• Complete academy and classroom paperwork (daily notes, attendance, etc.).
• Attend staff meetings, academy events, and parent meetings.
• Supervise children during activities and assist with meals and cleanup.
• Counsel children with social, academic, or adjustment issues as needed.
• Prepare and implement lesson plans and schedules.
• Develop instructional aids and materials for activities.
• Direct activities to maintain orderly classroom operations.
• Communicate with parents and maintain developmental profiles.
• Schedule and conduct parent/teacher conferences.
• Maintain family information boards and classroom bulletin boards.
• Follow the classroom medication schedule.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Classroom management

Parent communication

Staff supervision

Curriculum implementation

Child assessment

Education

Associate degree or CDA in Early Childhood Education

CDA or higher in ECE with 45 hours training

VPK credentials

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. Supervise assistant teachers and children in their room ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director. Conduct Assessments of children to indicate growth and areas of improvement and formal meetings with parents. Guide other team members in gaining an understanding of Amazing Explorers Academy policies, procedures and expectations.

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
• Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
• Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
• Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
• 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
• Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
• Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
• Communicates appropriate information to parents and maintains developmental profiles for children
• Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
• Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
• Ensures that classroom medication schedule is followed
• Performs other duties as assigned

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
• Must meet all requirements stipulated by the state for this position
• Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus
• Pleasant/friendly demeanor and an outgoing personality
• 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

Work Remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Dental
• Vision
• Life Insurance
• 401k

Education:

• Associate
• VPK credentials

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person