VPK Teacher

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