VPK Teacher For Immediate Hire!
- Please, do not apply if you don't have VPK credentials
- Applicants without CDA and VPK will not be considered
The Redwood Blue Angels teachers are responsible for the academic, social-emotional growth and development of all children in their care, which may include toddlers and/or preschool age children. Teachers are also responsible for assuring compliance with codes of all State and local government contracting agencies; and works collegial with other staff members of Redwood.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
- Provides a developmentally appropriate classroom environment that reflects the children’s learning and growth.
- Perform on-going developmental evaluation of children as required by funding sources and Redwood and develop lesson plans and follow Redwood curriculum implementation that addresses the individual needs of each child.
- On an on-going basis, plan, evaluate and improve the physical environment in the classroom to create opportunities to meet the changing needs of the developing child.
- Prepare developmental progress reports as needed.
- Demonstrate cultural competency and respect for the child’s background by incorporating the cultural, linguistic in the lesson plans.
- Ensure that each family receives an opportunity to build strong relationships and experience clear communication with teaching staff.
- Maintain accurate, complete and timely records; completes daily reports, incident reports, attendance records, and yearly performance evaluations.
- Maintains up to date child’s profile and other records as needed
- Completes and reports any symptoms of child abuse to director and/or abuse hotline
- Keeps classroom clean & free from dust, toys sanitized, & vacuum daily
- Insure all required documents are posted: schedule, menu, new letters, parent news etc.
- Reports all staffing and classrooms concerns to director in a timely manner
- In accordance with our “team” philosophy the person filling this position may occasionally be required to carry out or assist with other tasks in addition to the duties listed on this job description.
Education
- Must have or complete on time the 45 hours Child Development or Early childhood Education (AA/AS/Degree) required by the State of Florida
- Current/recent VPK Classroom experience is preferred
- Must have CDA certification
- CPR & 1st Aid (must keep valid and updated at all times).
- Maintain continuing education hours required by the State of Florida in age group currently teaching.
Benefit Conditions:
- Waiting period may apply
- Only full-time employees eligible
Job Types: Full-time, Part-time
Pay: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
Experience:
License/Certification:
Work Location: In person
