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VPK Teacher

Amazing Explorers Academy·St. Augustine, Florida

$17 - $22/hr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 1 month ago
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About the role

The VPK Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing curriculum and managing children while supervising assistant teachers. Key duties include conducting student assessments, planning lessons, and maintaining a safe, clean classroom environment.

Job Description

the The VPK Lead Teacher is responsible for implementing curriculum in the classroom and for the supervision and management of children in the classroom. Must be knowledgeable in developmentally appropriate practices as well as the State of Florida VPK Standards. Supervise assistant teachers and children in their room ensuring activities and curriculum are adhered to as required by the Director. Conduct Assessments of children to indicate growth and areas of improvement and formal meetings with parents. Guide other team members in gaining an understanding of Amazing Explorers Academy policies, procedures and expectations.

Responsibilities

  • Ensures that the appearance, cleanliness, and safe environment of the classroom are appropriately maintained
  • Completes all daily notes, student accident reports, and attendance reports
  • Attends and participates in staff meetings, events, and parent meetings as requested
  • Helps and supervises children during all activities
  • Counsels children when social, academic, or adjustment problems arise
  • Prepares and implements classroom lesson plans, programs, and schedules
  • Develops, plans, and prepares instructional aids/materials for classroom activities
  • Helps children with meal times and clean-up
  • Physically arranges the classroom into well-defined interest areas
  • Directs activities of other staff in the classroom to ensure that the classroom functions in an orderly manner
  • Schedules and conducts parent/teacher conferences throughout the year
  • Maintains family information board and other classroom bulletin boards
  • Ensures that the classroom medication schedule is followed
  • Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

  • Must be at least 21 years old
  • VPK Credentials
  • Classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility a plus Job Type: Full-time

Benefits

Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Life Insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Work Location: In person

Requirements

Candidates must be at least 21 years old and possess VPK credentials. Previous classroom teaching experience in an accredited early childhood facility is preferred.

  • professional certificate
  • Curriculum Implementation
  • Child Supervision
  • Classroom Management
  • Parent Communication
  • Lesson Planning
  • Early Childhood Education
  • Student Assessment
  • Instructional Material Development
  • Developmentally Appropriate Practices
  • Florida VPK Standards

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$17 - $22/hr
Location
St. Augustine, Florida
Posted
Jun 22, 2026
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Hiring organization

Amazing Explorers Academy

Amazing Explorers Academy is a nurturing educational environment where little minds open up to develop lifelong learning skills designed to inspire, connect and engage the great minds of the 21 st century. Our preschools were developed for the 21st-century learner and inspired...

Salary listed on 26 jobs
IndustryEducation Management
TypePrivately Held
Size51-200 employees
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Florida VPK teacher openings are often competitive because programs need candidates who already meet state credential requirements and can step into early childhood classrooms with minimal ramp-up. This role typically favors applicants who are at least 21 and have VPK credentials, with prior teaching experience in an accredited early childhood setting helping you stand out. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your credential details and classroom experience before applying.

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