VPK Teacher: Full-Day Kindergarten Prep

Scottsdale Academy of Tallahassee Inc; Tallahassee (FL); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Scottsdale Academy of Tallahassee Inc is seeking a qualified VPK Teacher to prepare young children for Kindergarten. The role focuses on social, emotional and academic skills and requires engaging methods aligned with Florida Standards for Four-Year-Olds.

Responsibilities include planning creative lessons, tracking progress with the VPK tools, guiding development across academic and practical domains, and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom environment for toddlers and preschoolers.

Qualifications

• Professional experience working with young children.
• Knowledgeable in child development.
• Excellent communication and instructional skills.
• Patient, friendly and reliable.
• DCF 45 hours, Florida Standards for Four-Year-Olds and Early Literacy for VPK Instructors courses.
• Active Staff Credential.
• Includes: CDA, FCCPC or an Associate or Bachelor's Degree in field.
• Level II Background Screening will be conducted.

Responsibilities

• Develop creative and engaging lessons aligned with Florida Standards for Four-Year-Olds.
• Track children’s progress using the VPK assessment tools during AP1, AP2 and AP3.
• Guide children to develop academic, artistic and practical skills.
• Employ storytelling, play, sensorimotor activities and media to teach.
• Create a literacy-friendly classroom and promote early education.
• Execute daily classroom schedule with learning, outdoor time, hygiene and meals.
• Encourage positive social interactions and self-esteem.
• Communicate growth and progress with parents.
• Maintain a clean, safe classroom and supervise children at all times.

Skills

Professional experience with children

Excellent communication

Instructional skills

Patience and reliability

Knowledge of child development

Education

CDA / FCCPC or AA/BA degree

Job description

Scottsdale Academy of Tallahassee Inc is seeking a qualified VPK Teacher to prepare young children for Kindergarten. The role focuses on social, emotional and academic skills and requires engaging methods aligned with Florida Standards for Four-Year-Olds.

Responsibilities include planning creative lessons, tracking progress with the VPK tools, guiding development across academic and practical domains, and maintaining a safe, nurturing classroom environment for toddlers and preschoolers.