VPK Teacher - Prodigy

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Charter Schools USA is seeking a VPK Teacher to support developmentally appropriate learning and nurture a safe, engaging classroom environment. The role emphasizes collaboration with staff, parent communication, and ongoing professional development within a licensed childcare setting.

The ideal candidate holds a high school diploma or GED, CDA/BS credentials, a VPK credential, and at least 1 year of lead-teacher experience. Knowledge of NAEYC standards and continuity of care is preferred.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• CDA/Staff Credential or Bachelor's degree are required.
• VPK Credential is required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• At least 1 year of lead teacher experience in licensed childcare.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler developmentally appropriate practice (DAP).
• Familiar with NAEYC standards and continuity of care.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with co-teacher and staff.
• Mentor and train new staff as needed.
• Plan activities in collaboration with staff.
• Lead by example in classroom and school.
• Ensure children's safety and well-being at all times.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Engage with parents about child progress and development.
• Uphold accreditation and state childcare standards.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Professional composure

Collaboration

NAEYC familiarity

Continuity of care knowledge

Accreditation knowledge

Education

High School Diploma/GED

CDA/Staff Credential/BS required

VPK Credential required

Associate or Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

Introduction

As a pioneer in the Charter school movement, CSUSA is one of the fastest-growing education management organizations in the United States, providing a wide variety of educational choices to over 82,000 students in more than 150 schools across Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Louisiana.

Charter Schools USA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Overview

As a VPK Teacher, you will help foster a nurturing environment that is rich in developmentally appropriate activities that will encourage children's curiosity and learning. We care for the whole child as an individual, including their social, emotional, cognitive, and developmental needs.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with co‑teacher and other staff members daily.
• Mentor and train new staff as needed.
• Collaborate with other staff members to plan activities.
• Lead by example in the classroom and school.
• Ensure children's safety and well‑being at all times.
• Participate in ongoing professional development.
• Be a team player and an active, engaged member of the teaching staff.
• Communicate with parents daily regarding the child's progress and development.
• Maintain a positive can‑do attitude.
• Maintain accreditation and state childcare standards.
• Uphold company vision and mission at all times.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED
• College‑level coursework, Associate, or Bachelor's degree - preferred.
• CDA/Staff Credential/BS required.
• VPK Credential required.
• 1 year of experience working as lead teacher in a licensed childcare facility.
• Meets state childcare education requirements.
• Knowledge of infant/toddler developmentally appropriate practice (DAP).
• Familiar with NAEYC standards.
• Familiar with continuity of care.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Able to maintain professional composure in stressful situations.
• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
• Familiar with accreditation process -- preferred.
• May perform other duties assigned.

Work Environment

While performing the responsibilities of this position, the work environment characteristics listed below are representative of the environment the employee will encounter:

• Usual office working conditions.

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• No physical exertion required.
• Somewhat stressful due to frequent student activity.
• Light work: Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force as frequently as needed to move objects.

FLSA Overtime Category

Job is non‑exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act.