Top 18 Kindergarten teacher Jobs in Lakeland Fl

Kindergarten Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (26-27)
IDEA Public Schools —Lakeland, FL
- $51,500 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Disability insurance
- Dental insurance
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Polk County Public Schools —Eagle Lake, FL
- From $48,450 a year
- Full-time
- Bilingual
- School experience
- Classroom
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Our Angel Kids Academy Inc. —Dundee, FL
- $20 - $25 an hour
- Full-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Paid time off
- Employee discount
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Early Childhood Assistant Montessori Teacher
Lakeland Montessori Schools —Lakeland, FL
- $17 an hour
- 8 hour shift
- Classroom
- In-person
- Entry level
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Asst,Kindgten-AALevel
Hillsborough County Public Schools —Lithia, FL
- Background check
- Classroom
- Basic math
Assistant Teacher/Floater
First Steps Education Lakeland —Lakeland, FL
- $15.00 - $15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Math
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Early Childhood Teacher
First Discoveries Academy —Brandon, FL
- $18 - $22 an hour
- Part-time
- Bilingual
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Mid-level
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid time off
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Asst, Kindgten REF
Hillsborough County Public Schools —Thonotosassa, FL
- Background check
- Classroom
- Basic math
VPK Teacher
First Steps Education Lakeland —Lakeland, FL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- CPR Certification
- Math
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Early Learning Tutor
Ampact —Plant City, FL
- $17.94 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Health insurance
- Tuition reimbursement
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Classroom Helper
Learn To Thrive Education Center —Brandon, FL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- School experience
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
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VPK Teacher
Kids Core Learning Center Inc —Davenport, FL
- $15 - $17 an hour
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
- Employee discount
- Food provided
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La Petite Academy —Brandon, FL
- Full-time
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Mid-level
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Special Education Classroom Aide
Learn To Thrive Education Center —Brandon, FL
- $15 - $16 an hour
- Part-time
- Background check
- Classroom
- Experience working with individuals with disabilities
- Professional development assistance
- Flexible schedule
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VPK Teacher
CHOSEN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY —Davenport, FL
- $14 - $17 an hour
- Overtime
- Classroom
- 18 years or older
- Spanish
- Paid time off
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VPK Lead Teacher
Teddy Bear Learning Center —Zephyrhills, FL
- From $16 an hour
- Full-time
- Background check
- School experience
- Classroom
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
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Kindergarten Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (26-27)

IDEA Public Schools -
Lakeland, FL

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Job Details

Full-time
$51,500 a year

Benefits

Disability insurance
Dental insurance
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Adoption assistance
Family leave
Vision insurance
403(b)
Life insurance
Referral program

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree
Instructional adaptability

Full Job Description

Description

Role Mission: IDEA Academy teachers are responsible for ensuring that every IDEA student masters the academic and social skills necessary to succeed in college, while also embodying IDEA’s values daily.

IDEA Academy teachers set ambitious goals for student achievement and invest students and families in accomplishing them; create a powerful learning environment; plan and deliver purposeful, rigorous instruction; assess for mastery and track student progress toward goals; analyze data to intervene and adjust instruction; and seek excellence as an educator and an IDEA team member. Academy core subjects are state assessed in grades 3rd, 4th, 5th grades.

What We Offer

Compensation:

The starting teacher salary for 0 years of experience is $51,500. This role is eligible for various stipends based on certifications, credentials, and campus leadership ranging from $500-$4,000 each. We also offer additional performance-based compensation. For more information about our compensation and total rewards, visit our compensation and benefits page.
Additional hourly compensation is provided for after-school tutoring or Saturday school as assigned.

Other Benefits:

We offer a comprehensive benefits plan, covering the majority of the employee premium for the base medical plan and subsidizing the majority of costs for a spouse/domestic partner and children. Some of the special benefits we offer at IDEA include:

Paid Family Leave: Eligible staff may receive up to 8 weeks of paid leave for the birth or adoption of a child, based on their tenure with the organization and caregiver designation.
Tuition Reimbursement: Staff members may apply for up to 50% of tuition paid toward a qualifying degree program, up to $5,250 maximum per year subject to manager discretion and budget availability.
Employer-Paid Mental/Behavioral Health: 5 face-to-face counseling sessions within a year, unlimited 24/7 telephonic counseling, and other work-life services available at no cost.

Other benefits include dental and vision plans, disability, life insurance, parenting benefits, flexible spending account options, generous vacation time, referral bonuses, professional development, and a 403(b) plan. IDEA may offer a relocation allowance to defray the cost of moving for this role, if applicable.

What You Bring - Competencies

Qualifications:

High level of content-area proficiency as evidenced by teaching certification, field of study, or work-experience (strongly preferred)
Education: Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited four-year educational institution (required)
Experience: Experience in a K-12 classroom setting (strongly preferred)
Licenses or Certifications: Holding or willing to pursue a Florida educator certification required
- IDEA operates a certification program for non-certified IDEA teachers to gain certification while teaching

Knowledge and Skills:

Knowledge of core academic subject assigned and ability to pass an IDEA content assessment
Knowledge of curriculum and instruction
Ability to instruct students and manage student behavior
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Ability to adjust and adapt to a multitude of situations in the school environment

What You’ll Do - Accountabilities

Responsibilities:

Implement state learning standards and IDEA curricula and assessments to meet ambitious academic expectations
Submit weekly lesson plans two weeks in advance for feedback
Implement formal and informal assessments to track each individual student’s progress and learning needs, adjust lesson plans accordingly and update gradebook weekly
Communicate students’ progress with student and family on a weekly basis
Effective facilitation and personal use of technology as a communication and educational tool to improve student achievement and manage work related tasks.
Implement a clear and consistent behavior management system that aligns to campus- wide initiatives while developing students’ character and sense of community in the classroom
Help shape and develop a school wide culture that fosters a productive and enthusiastic learning environment for each student
Establish and maintain a cooperative working relationship with students and families based on trust, understanding and respect for the communities in which they identify.
Host necessary tutoring sessions to meet all students’ needs
Participate in weekly manager check-ins, grade-level meetings, before and after-school duties, and school wide meetings and functions
Engage in summer and year-long district, school and personal learning and development
Minimum of 40+ hours spent at school per week
Additional responsibilities may include: after-school tutoring or Saturday school and are based on the needs of our scholars

We look for Team and Family who embody the following values and characteristics:

Believes and is committed to our mission and being an agent of change: that all students are capable of getting to and through college
Has demonstrated effective outcomes and results, and wants to be held accountable for them
Has a propensity for action, willing to make mistakes by doing in order to learn and improve quickly
Works with urgency and purpose to drive student outcomes
Thrives in an entrepreneurial, high-growth environment; is comfortable with ambiguity and change
Seeks and responds well to feedback, which is shared often and freely across all levels of the organization
Works through silos and forges strong cross-departmental relationships in order to achieve outcomes
We believe in education as a profession and hold ourselves to high level of conduct, professionalism and behaviors as models for our colleagues and students.

About IDEA Public Schools

At IDEA Public Schools, we believe each and every child can go to college. Since 2000, IDEA Public Schools has grown from a small school with 150 students to a multi-state network of tuition-free, Pre-K-12 public charter schools.

IDEA Public Schools boasts national rankings on The Washington Post and U.S. News & World Report’s top high schools lists. IDEA serves over 80,000 college-bound students in 143 schools across Texas, Florida, Ohio, and is on-track to maintain its legacy of sending 100% of its graduates to college.

When you choose to work at IDEA, you are part of our IDEA Team and Family. You will work alongside team members who set and reach ambitious goals every day, are excited to continue to grow with IDEA, and work relentlessly to make college for all a reality.

Staff Experience

At IDEA, the Staff Experience Team uses our Core Values to promote human connection and a culture of integrity, respect, and belonging for all Team and Family members. Learn more about our Commitment to Core Values here!

To Apply

Please submit your application online through Jobvite. It’s in your best interest to apply as soon as possible.

IDEA Public Schools in Florida intends to promote and establish a Drug-Free Workplace Program to maximize safety and productivity in the workplace, enhance our competitive position in the marketplace, without experiencing the costs, delays, and tragedies associated with accidents that result from drug or alcohol abuse by employees. A Drug-Free Workplace means that of our employees must remain Drug-Free both on and off the job, and free from alcohol on the job. In holding to this policy, all staff members will undergo drug testing prior to starting in their new role with us.

To read our full policy, please click the following link: https://ideapublicschools.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/FL-Drug-Free-Workplace-Policy.pdf

Background Screening Requirement
Employment in this role is contingent upon successful completion of a background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.

For additional information, please visit the Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse Education and Awareness website: https://info.flclearinghouse.com

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Kindergarten Teacher - IDEA Lakeland Academy (26-27)

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