VPK / PreK 4 Teacher

Miamiarch; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A private educational institution in North Miami is seeking a VPK/Pre-K4 Teacher for the 2025-26 school year. The ideal candidate is nurturing and dedicated, able to create engaging lessons that inspire critical thinking. A Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education is required, along with two years of preschool classroom experience. The role demands proficiency in educational tools and a commitment to fostering a positive learning environment for students and families.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years' experience in a preschool classroom.
• Must have begun Part 1 and 2 of DCF training with competency exam.
• Current CPR course required.
• Must have begun Part 1 and 2 of DCF training, having taken the competency exam for Part 1.
• Has taken all DCF VPK pre-requisite classes.
• After one year must have State 40 hours' childcare training with DCF completed, with all competency exams.
• Universal Precautions/ Exposure Plan course form DCF.
• Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training.
• Current CPR course.
• Proficiency in computer skills and email functions.

Responsibilities

• Develop lessons that cultivate critical thinking skills.
• Design instructions to motivate and engage all learners.
• Create thematic units aligned with the mission of the Archdiocese.
• Create a warm, welcoming environment for students and families using hands-on activities.
• Collaborate with staff to support student growth and classroom activities.

Skills

Proficiency in computer skills and email functions

Ability to create a warm, welcoming environment

Critical thinking

Education

Bachelor degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA or higher

Job description

School Faculty - Preschool - St. James Catholic School

VPK / PreK 4 Teacher
Published: 12/09/2025

St. James Catholic School in North Miami, Florida, is hiring a candidate qualified to join our talented and professional team as a VPK/Pre-K4 Teacher for the current 2025-26 school year. The applicant must be a nurturing, creative, and dedicated professional with the ability to develop lessons that cultivate critical thinking skills, design instructions to motivate and engage all learners, and develop thematic units. The VPK/ Pre-K4 Teacher performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami. Salary will vary based on education and years of experience.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor degree required, preferred in Early Childhood Education.
• Preferably have CDA or higher.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience working in a pre-school classroom.
• Must have begun Part 1 and 2 of DCF training, having taken the competency exam for Part 1.
• Has taken all DCF VPK pre-requisite classes.
• After one year must have State 40 hours' childcare training with DCF completed, with all competency exams.
• Universal Precautions/ Exposure Plan course form DCF.
• Safe Sleep/ Shaken Baby Syndrome Training.
• Current CPR course.
• Proficiency in computer skills and email functions.
• Strength in creating a warm, welcoming environment for students and families. Ability to provide a hands-on approach enabling children to discover, learn, and critically solve problems about the world.
• Must be of good moral character and supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church.

Subject line should read: VPK/ PreK 4 Teacher.