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Lead VPK Teacher

Discovery Point - Lutz

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#Classroom Management#Early Childhood Education#Childcare#Preschool#CDA#DCF 45 Hours#Play-based Learning#VPK#Staff Credential
Full TimeOn Site2-5 yrs$18 - $21 / HOURPosted 2 days ago

Location

Hillsborough County, Florida

Salary

$18 - $21 / HOUR

Quick overview

The Lead VPK Teacher is responsible for creating a safe, engaging classroom environment and leading hands-on, play-based learning activities. They must support the social, emotional, and academic growth of children while building positive relationships with families.

Requirements summary

Candidates should have a positive attitude, a love for children, and a team-player mentality. DCF 45 Hours are preferred, and a CDA or Staff Credential is a plus for lead positions.

professional certificateTeamworkCommunicationRelationship BuildingClassroom ManagementChild DevelopmentLesson PlanningEarly Childhood EducationPlay-based Learning

Job description

This job involves spontaneous dance parties, paint-covered hands, and the very real possibility that a four-year-old will tell you something that changes your whole day. If that sounds like your kind of chaos — keep reading.

Discovery Point Lutz is on the hunt for Preschool Teachers who show up with energy, lead with heart, and genuinely light up around little learners. We’re not your average childcare center — we’re a team that cheers each other on, celebrates the small wins, and believes great teachers deserve to love where they work.

  • What You’ll Be Doing
  • Creating a fun, safe, and engaging classroom environment
  • Leading hands-on activities, circle time, crafts, and play-based learning
  • Helping little learners grow socially, emotionally, and academically
  • Building positive relationships with children and families
  • Surviving glitter explosions with grace and professionalism
  • What We’re Looking For
  • Positive attitude and reliable work ethic
  • Genuine love for working with children
  • Team player mentality — we’re all in this together
  • DCF 45 Hours preferred (or willingness to complete)
  • CDA/Staff Credential is a plus for lead positions
  • Experience in childcare or preschool preferred, but personality matters most!

What We Offer

  • Supportive, appreciative leadership team
  • Fun, family-oriented work environment
  • Paid holidays & PTO for eligible employees
  • Paid time off
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Discounted childcare for your own little ones
  • Opportunities for growth within the company

Why work at our preschool? Because here, you’re more than just an employee — you’re family.

As a family-owned and operated preschool, we’ve built our school around one simple belief: when teachers feel supported, valued, and appreciated, children thrive. That’s why we put people first in everything we do.

Unlike large corporate centers, our owner is on-site daily, actively involved, approachable, and invested in both our students and our team. Your voice matters here. Your ideas are heard. Your hard work is noticed and celebrated.

We’ve created a warm, positive environment where teamwork, respect, and genuine relationships come first. From the classrooms to leadership, we believe in lifting each other up, creating meaningful connections, and making every day rewarding.

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow professionally, feel appreciated personally, and make a lasting impact on children and families, this is more than a job — it’s a community you’ll love being part of.

Benefits

  • Flexible scheduling
  • Paid holidays
  • Paid time off
  • Discounted childcare

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Discovery Point - Lutz

Discovery Point - Lutz is hiring for education-focused roles in Hillsborough County, Florida. It operates in higher education. Team size: 11-50 employees. Headquarters: Lutz, Florida. This opening is listed as full_time.

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Florida VPK lead roles need qualified educators

Lead VPK Teacher roles in Florida are often competitive because programs need candidates who can lead classrooms, plan age-appropriate lessons, and meet state education and screening requirements. This role typically draws interest from applicants with early childhood experience and a clear record of classroom leadership. Review the AI-summarized job requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your Florida background screening status and prepare examples of lesson planning and classroom management.

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