VPK Teacher

Kiddie Academy of Apopka is driven to prepare children for life. Through our passion for early childhood education, community commitment, and our Life Essentials curriculum, we're here to educate and encourage children.

Our team is comprised of professional individuals who embody integrity, responsibility and passion. Our work environment includes:

• On-Site Training
• Growth Opportunities
• Family Oriented Culture

Benefits

Here at Kiddie Academy we value providing our teachers work life balance, health and opportunities to career development for economic growth. Listed below are our competitive benefits that are always growing:

• Attendance Bonus
• Childcare Discount
• Paid Time Off
• Compensated Sick Leave
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K and Matching Opportunities
• In-Service Hours
• Paid Training
• Child Development Associate (CDA) Tuition Assistance
• Professional Development Assistance

Job Overview

The VPK Teacher is responsible for providing a high-quality, developmentally appropriate preschool education to children aged 4 to 5 years old, ensuring their cognitive, emotional, social, and physical growth. The teacher will implement the curriculum designed for Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) programs while fostering a safe, engaging, and positive learning environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Curriculum Implementation: works to organize, and implement developmentally appropriate activities based on the provided VPK curriculum. Utilize a variety of teaching methods and resources to meet the individual learning needs of each child. Incorporate literacy, numeracy, science, social studies, arts, and physical education into daily activities.
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain a positive, respectful, and nurturing classroom environment. Establish and enforce age-appropriate behavior expectations and routines. Manage classroom materials and resources effectively, ensuring a clean, organized learning space.
• Assessments and Progress Monitoring: Conduct ongoing assessments of children’s progress using formal and informal methods. Prepare progress reports and communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding children’s development. Use assessment data to adjust teaching strategies and activities to meet individual needs.
• Parent and Family Engagement: Build strong relationships with families through regular communication, parent-teacher conferences, and involvement in classroom activities. Provide resources and suggestions to parents for supporting their child’s development at home.
• Compliance and Safety: Follow all state and local guidelines for VPK programs, ensuring all requirements are met. Maintain a safe and secure environment, including following child supervision protocols and emergency procedures. Stay current with VPK regulations and best practices in early childhood education.
• Professional Development: Attend professional development workshops and trainings to stay up-to-date on current educational practices and early childhood development. Collaborate with colleagues and participate in staff meetings and professional learning communities.

Qualifications:

• Education: 45 Hour DCF Completion is required. Must hold a valid VPK certification or be in the process of obtaining it.
• Experience: Prior experience teaching preschool-aged children, preferably in a VPK or similar early childhood education setting.
• Skills: Strong understanding of child development principles. Ability to create a positive and stimulating learning environment. Excellent communication skills, both with children and adults. Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple tasks.

Working Conditions:

• Full-time, Monday through Friday, 9AM-6:00PM.
• Classroom setting with interaction with children, parents, and staff.

If you are passionate about shaping young minds and fostering a love for learning, join our team today and apply!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

Language:

• English (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• 45 Hour Training (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Apopka, FL 32703 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $15