VPK Lead Preschool Teacher
Company: The Learning Factory Academy & Preschool
Location: Melbourne
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description VPK Teacher Job Description: Hands On Learning
Child Care Center is a child development center for children
Infants through VPK/5 years old. Hours of operation are 6 a.m. ---
6 p.m., Monday --- Friday, open year-round, and closed only for
major holidays. We are looking for a qualified VPK Teacher to
prepare young children for Kindergarten. Important social,
emotional and academic skills are to be taught that they will
utilize throughout their academic career. A VPK teacher must have
great love and patience for children. Qualifications needed to
teach them effectively include knowledge of best teaching practices
and preschool educational methods as well as the ability to engage
them and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute
to the healthy mental and emotional development of the children so
they can more easily acclimate to the next level of education.
Responsibilities: -- Develop creative and engaging lesson plans
suitable for VPK students using approved curriculum along with the
Florida Standards for Four-Year-Olds . -- Track children---s
progress using the State provided VPK assessment tool during AP1,
AP2 and AP3 timeframes. -- Guide children to develop their
academic, artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully
constructed curriculum. -- Employ a variety of educational
techniques (storytelling, educational play, sensorial, media, etc.)
to teach child. -- Build an engaging, fun, learning environment
that promotes literacy and early education in a classroom setting.
-- Execute daily classroom schedule to include teacher-directed
learning, child-directed experiences, quality outdoor time,
age-appropriate proper hygiene, laying out of lunches, snack
distribution, rest opportunities, as well as other elements that
may not be listed here. -- Create and encourage child interactions
with peers and adults to foster children---s social competencies,
including self-esteem and confidence. -- Communicate with parents
appropriately and effectively regarding students--- growth and
progress. -- Understand all school emergency procedures and
protocol. -- Maintain a clean and safe classroom consistent with
health and safety standards. -- Supervise children at all times.
Requirements: -- 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 Associates or Bachelor---s
Degree in field -- Level II Background Screening will be conducted
through Florida---s Background Screening Clearinghouse If you have
resided outside the state of Florida within the past five years,
those state background checks will also be required. The preceding
is at the employee---s expense and can be taken out of the first
paycheck if requested. Preference will be given to applicants with
special training in Early Childhood Education or the equivalent.
The benefits our teachers enjoy: Hands On Learning Childcare Center
provides a competitive compensation package. Benefits include: --
Medical, dental and vision -- Generous paid time off -- Medical
expense reimbursement/ Life insurance/Disability benefits/ Health
and wellness programs PAY: $13 to $18 Hourly Type:
Full-Time/Part-Time Company Description Join our talented team,
where we inspire children to be lifelong learners Through our play
based curriculum, our affectionate and loving staff ensures that
our children are imparted with the knowledge to succeed. Growth is
the philosophy that guides what we do at The Learning Factory
Academy & Preschool every day. It begins with the natural curiosity
present in every child. By focusing on elements fundamental to a
child---s growth --- character education, STEM-infused technology
and health and fitness experiences --- we nurture and build upon
inquisitiveness, creating momentum for learning that doesn---t stop
once the child leaves our classroom. The Teacher helps the Lead
Teacher in planning and implementing the daily program for
children, supervises the class when the Lead is out of the room,
helps with meals, safety and assists in maintaining a clean and
orderly room and Center. May be assisted in the classroom by an
Aide/Assistant Teacher.
Keywords: The Learning Factory Academy & Preschool, Melbourne , VPK Lead Preschool Teacher, Education / Teaching , Melbourne, Florida
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