Job Description
This is a full-time position that works Monday-Friday, 8 hour shifts between the hours of 6:30am-5:30pm. The pay is $15 per hour. This role is onsite at our center located: 1118 W Oak Ridge Rd, Orlando, FL 32809.
The VPK Teacher coordinates engaging developmental activities, implements curriculum that prepares children for school, and enhances their pre-reading, pre-math, language, and social skills. The Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Teacher serves as a model and mentor. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, and support the growth and success of children.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us:
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Aflac Benefits
• 401K
• Incentive Pay / Merit Increases
• Professional Development
• Childcare Discount
• Medical and Dental Insurance
What You’ll Do:
• Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with both center’s vision and state and local / state requirements
• Lead by example and encourage teaching team success through modeling and coaching
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate exercises to actively engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
• Work with staff, children, and parents to foster a team environment
• Encourage children to develop a community-spirited classroom through sharing, caring and self-regulation
What We Need from You:
• High School Diploma and/or Degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
• 45 DCF hours required
• VPK Endorsement
• Minimum of 1 year of professional early childhood education or experience
• Must clear a full background check
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills
• Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed
• Effective in communicating with both students and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns
Oak Ridge Children's Academy & Day Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.