VPK Teacher

Kids Core Learning Center Inc; United States; On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Free food & snacks

Free uniforms

Training & development

Job summary

Kids Core Learning Center Inc is seeking a Preschool VPK Teacher in Davenport, Florida. The ideal candidate will guide children aged 4 years to pre-kindergarten, ensuring a safe environment while implementing a structured curriculum. Essential qualifications include a High School Diploma, CDA certification, and prior early childhood education experience. Candidates must adapt to children's needs and maintain an engaging and organized classroom. Benefits include competitive salary, performance bonuses, and training opportunities.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must meet DCF 45-hour training requirements.
• CPR and First Aid Training may be obtained during job training.

Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and caring environment for exploration and learning.
• Train and mentor your Assistant Preschool Teacher(s).
• Implement curriculum and lesson plans daily.
• Prepare classroom reports for each child.
• Engage and provide feedback to parents on their child's experience.
• Adhere to DCF policies and regulations.

Skills

Early Childhood Education experience

Fluent in English

Bilingual – English and Spanish

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Child Development Associate (CDA) certification

Associate's degree in early education

Job description

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Training & development

Preschool VPK Teacher(s) needed at KIDS CORE LEARNING CENTER in Davenport, Florida.

Job Overview

Preschool VPK Teacher will lead the classroom to create developmentally appropriate experiences for children ages 4 years old through pre‑kindergarten. Teacher childcare work experience and expertise will make the impact necessary to fulfill this role.

Essential Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Maintain a safe and caring environment for exploration and learning.
• Train and mentor your Assistant Preschool Teacher(s).
• Implement curriculum and lesson plans daily.
• Prepare classroom reports and daily reports for each child in your classroom.
• Engage and provide accurate feedback to parents on their child's classroom experience.
• Adhere to Department of Children and Families (DCF) policies and regulations.
• Perform all childcare duties as necessary.

Required Qualifications

• Must be 18 years or older.
• Must have a High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Must have Early Childhood Education experience.
• Must meet DCF 45‑hour training requirements.
• Must have Child Development Associate (CDA) certification.
• Must be fluent in English-speaking.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bilingual – English and Spanish comprehension (preferred).
• Having Child Development Associate (CDA) certification bilingual endorsed.
• Associate's degree in early education (preferred).
• CPR and First Aid Training (may be obtained during job training).

Work Environment

• Must be able to adapt and make the children's needs the primary focus.
• Must keep the classroom clean and organized.
• Must be able to kneel, squat, stoop, crawl, push, pull and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Must be able to engage in physical activities including but not limited to jumping, dancing, running, walking, hopping and skipping.