Benefits:

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Benefits/Perks

PTO after a year of employment

Career Advancement Opportunities

Great Work Environment

Job Summary We are seeking an energetic and experienced VPK Lead Teacher to join our team! You will be working along side with our Lead VPK Teacher. Together, you will share the daily responsibilities teaching 12 students. After VPK hours, you will work with a group of aftercare students. As a VPK teacher, you will be leading a class of students through the school year, assessing their current academic level, and designing instruction to meet students’ collective and individual needs.

You are passionate about learning and helping students reach their potential. With strong creative and problem-solving skills, you love connecting with individual students and creating an engaging classroom environment.

Responsibilities

Create and follow a comprehensive curriculum

Teach beginning reading and math skills

Assist children with developing social and emotional skills

Use a range of instructional methods and learning techniques

Communicate with parents and other school personnel

Assess student's skills and performance to ensure they are meeting developmental milestones

Supervise aftercare students after VPK hours

Qualifications

CDA or higher

Strong understanding of child development principles and best practices in education and classroom management

Excellent verbal and written communication skills

Knowledge of classroom health, safety, and sanitation guidelines and ability to closely adhere to the guidelines

Problem-solving and mediation skills