VPK Teacher

Archdiocese of Miami; Florida; On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Annunciation Catholic School in West Hollywood, Florida is seeking a VPK Teacher for the 2026-27 school year. The ideal candidate will create and implement engaging lesson plans, maintain a clean and organized classroom, and communicate effectively with parents.

Qualifications include an A.A. degree in ECE, Florida Teacher Certification, and 2 years' experience in a VPK classroom. Ideal candidates will be supportive of the Catholic mission and values.

Qualifications

• 2 years’ experience working in a VPK classroom preferred.
• State certified 45 hours childcare training required.
• Literacy for the VPK instructor class completed required.

Responsibilities

• Create and implement interactive lesson plans aligned with state standards.
• Maintain a clean and organized classroom environment.
• Communicate directly with parents to foster rapport.

Skills

Strong presentation skills

Proficiency in MS Outlook

Proficiency in Word

Proficiency in Excel

Excellent oral communication skills

Excellent written communication skills

Education

A.A. degree or higher in ECE/Child Development

Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary level

Florida Teacher Certification

Job description

School Faculty - Preschool - Annunciation Catholic School

Annunciation Catholic School in West Hollywood (Broward County), Florida has an opening for a qualified VPK Teacher to join our talented, professional teaching team for the 2026-27 school year. Our VPK teacher creates and implements interactive lesson plans aligned with the state standards, completes VPK assessments, maintains a fun and interactive classroom that is clean and organized, and is professional, caring, compassionate, and dedicated to the well‑being of our students. Direct communication with parents, fostering good rapport, is a necessity to our students' success. The candidate is expected to be knowledgeable of all licensing guidelines and performs all duties and responsibilities in alignment with the mission, vision, and values of the Catholic Archdiocese of Miami.

Qualifications

• An A.A. degree or higher in ECE/Child Development; Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or elementary level preferred.
• Florida Teacher Certification is preferred, temporary or professional.
• 2 years’ experience working in a VPK classroom preferred.
• State certified 45 hours childcare training with Department of Children and Families required.
• Literacy for the VPK instructor class completed and VPK standards and training required.
• Strong presentation skills with skill in use of instructional technologies.
• Proficiency in MS Outlook, Word, and Excel, PowerPoint a plus.
• Excellent oral and written English-language communication skills, including clear speaking voice.
• Good spelling and grammar are required.
• Must be supportive and respectful of the mission and tenets of the Roman Catholic Church; experience in Roman Catholic environment preferred.
• Must have knowledge of basic tenets of Catholic Church.
• Must have a professional demeanor, including adherence to dress code.

In addition to the eligibility requirements indicated in the Archdiocese of Miami Policy "Creating and Maintaining a Safe Environment for Children and Vulnerable Adults," the selected candidate must undergo a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse and be granted a determination of eligibility as a condition of employment. For more information on the Clearinghouse please visit http://info.flclearinghouse.com/.