We are seeking a caring, enthusiastic, and dependable VPK Teacher to provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment for preschool-aged children. The VPK Teacher will support children's social, emotional, cognitive, language, and physical development while preparing them for a successful transition to kindergarten.
Responsibilities
- Plan and implement age-appropriate, engaging VPK lessons and activities.
- Follow Florida VPK standards and curriculum requirements.
- Create a safe, welcoming, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
- Support children's social-emotional development and positive behavior.
- Encourage language, literacy, mathematics, science, creativity, and problem-solving skills.
- Maintain accurate attendance, developmental, and classroom records.
- Communicate regularly and professionally with parents and guardians.
- Monitor children's health, safety, and overall well-being.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and stimulating classroom.
- Work cooperatively with other teachers, administrators, and support staff.
- Participate in staff meetings, professional development, and required training.
- Follow all center policies and applicable Florida childcare and VPK regulations.
Qualifications
- Meet Florida VPK teacher qualification requirements.
- Required early childhood education credentials or coursework as applicable.
- Previous experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
- Strong communication and classroom-management skills.
- Patient, dependable, nurturing, and enthusiastic personality.
- Ability to work effectively as part of a team.
- Current CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain it.
- Ability to pass required background screening and meet applicable childcare employment requirements.
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.