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VPK Lead Teacher

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Compensation
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Location
Niceville, FL
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Associate's degree

Job overview

Learning Care Group is hiring a VPK Lead Teacher. The VPK Lead Teacher plans, assesses, and instructs 4‑year‑old children, leading classroom management and curriculum implementation while ensuring compliance with licensing guidelines and program requirements. The role also builds relationships with families and supports the center’s success through engaging, interactive learning experiences.

Key focus areas include Create fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow teachers, Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of preschool children, and Lead classroom management and curriculum implementation, ensuring compliance with licensing guidelines and program requirements.

Successful candidates bring CDA, Associate's Degree Or Higher In Education Or Florida Child Care Professional Certificate, Experience Leading A Classroom, and Experience Creating Educational Lesson Plans. Important skills include Develop Interactive Learning Experiences, Mentoring Teachers, Promote Social Growth, Promote Physical Growth, Promote Intellectual Growth, and Classroom Management.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Develop Interactive Learning ExperiencesMentoring TeachersPromote Social GrowthPromote Physical GrowthPromote Intellectual GrowthClassroom ManagementCurriculum ImplementationLicensing GuidelinesCompany StandardsVPK Program RequirementsBuild Relationships With FamiliesEnergeticDependablePassionateWork Indoors or OutdoorsEngage in Physical Activity With ChildrenCommunication

Qualifications

CDA, Associates Degree or Higher in Education or Florida Child Care Professional CertificateExperience Leading a ClassroomExperience Creating Educational Lesson PlansMeet State Requirements for EducationMeet Childcare Center RequirementsAbility to Work Indoors or OutdoorsEngage in Physical Activity With ChildrenMust Be 18+

Benefits

Paid Time Off
401(k) Match
Tuition Assistance

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VPK Lead Teacher

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  • Brand: La Petite Academy

  • Location:

4400 Highway 20

Niceville,

FL

Join a strong community where all we do is care-for the children and families we serve every day, as well as for our dedicated team members. Our people are our best asset. We listen and we know what you're looking for:

  • You want benefits. We support you with a minimum 50% childcare discount, immediate access to benefits, innovative health programs, 401(k) company match, and much more.

  • You want balance. We offer flexible schedules that work for you, no nights or weekends, the ability to bring your children to work with you, and paid time off.

  • You want opportunity. We invest in your future with ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, credential assistance, and our unique Master Teacher Program.

  • You want recognition. We provide a positive, fun workplace where employees are appreciated.

The VPK, Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child's development. The VPK Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4-year old's, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program.

As a Lead VPK Teacher, you’ll:

  • Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.

  • Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.

  • Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and VPK program requirements.

  • Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center’s success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have: 

  • CDA, Associates degree or higher in education or Florida Child Care Professional Certificate

  • Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans

  • The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.

  • The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against an employee or applicant based on race, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, age, physical or mental disability, veteran or military status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status or any other protected status under federal, state, or local law.

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