Job Overview
Lead VPK Teacher
Little Caterpillar Childcare | Port Charlotte, FL
Inspire Young Minds. Feel Valued. Love Where You Teach.
Little Caterpillar Childcare is looking for an enthusiastic, caring, and passionate Lead VPK Teacher to join our team for the upcoming school year!
We're more than just a childcare center—we're a close-knit team that believes children learn best through hands-on experiences, exploration, creativity, and meaningful relationships. We're looking for someone who loves making learning fun and wants to make a lasting impact in the lives of young children.
What You'll Do
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate VPK lessons.
- Create a positive, nurturing, and organized classroom environment.
- Foster children's social, emotional, physical, and academic development.
- Build strong relationships with children, families, and fellow team members.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and welcoming classroom.
- Complete required documentation and assessments.
- Work collaboratively with administration and teaching staff.
We're Looking For Someone Who Is:
- Passionate about early childhood education.
- Dependable and reliable.
- Positive, energetic, and creative.
- Organized with strong classroom management skills.
- A team player with excellent communication skills.
- Committed to helping every child succeed.
Preferred Qualifications
- Florida VPK credentials or the ability to meet VPK requirements.
- CDA, FCCPC, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (required).
- Current DCF training (required).
- Experience teaching preschool or VPK preferred.
Why Join Little Caterpillar Childcare?
- Supportive leadership that values and appreciates teachers.
- Small, family-oriented childcare center.
- Hands-on, engaging learning environment.
- Beautiful outdoor play spaces and nature-inspired experiences.
- Professional development opportunities.
- Monday–Friday schedule.
- No evenings or weekends.
- Opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day.
We'd Love to Meet You!
If you're looking for more than just a job—if you're looking for a place where you can grow, inspire children, and be part of a supportive team—we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today and help us make this an incredible school year for our VPK students!
Pay: $16.00 - $17.00 per hour
Benefits:
Work Location: In person
