VPK Preschool Teacher

Sunshine State Academy Inc; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A local educational institution in Miami is seeking a qualified VPK Teacher to prepare children for kindergarten and support their emotional and mental development. Key responsibilities include developing creative programs, employing diverse educational techniques, and maintaining communication with parents. The ideal candidate should have proven experience, a strong understanding of child development, and excellent communication skills.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VPK Teacher.
• Excellent understanding of child development principles.
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative programs suitable for preschool children.
• Employ various educational techniques.
• Observe and support children's social competencies.
• Encourage interaction and resolution of arguments.
• Guide artistic and practical capabilities.
• Organize nap and snack hours, ensuring safety.
• Track children's progress and report to parents.
• Communicate regularly with parents.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a tidy classroom consistent with health standards.

Skills

Child development principles

Communication skills

Instructional skills

Conflict mediation

Education

Experience as a VPK Teacher

Understanding of preschool educational methods

Job description

We are looking for a qualified VPK Teacher to prepare small children for kindergarten by easing them into organized education. You will teach them important elements that they will encounter soon after they enter school life. A preschool teacher must have great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a VPK Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as a mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable