VPK Teacher

Summary

Kids in the City Academy is committed to providing a nurturing, safe, and stimulating early learning environment. Our program focuses on fostering social, emotional, cognitive, physical, and language development for our 4-5 year old children.

The teacher will plan, implement, and oversee a high-quality classroom. This role involves leading lesson planning, supervising assistant/co-teachers or aides, assessing child progress, collaborating with families, ensuring compliance with Florida’s standards, and helping maintain a learning environment that supports every child’s growth. The position has a possibility for a full time schedule.

Duties

• Develop, plan, and deliver an age-appropriate curriculum aligned with Florida Standards.
• Design and implement lesson plans, daily schedules, and classroom activities that promote children’s social, emotional, physical, and intellectual development.
• Supervise and mentor assistant teachers / aides in the classroom. Provide guidance, support, and direction.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and well-organized classroom environment. Ensure the classroom is set up with developmentally appropriate learning centers.
• Observe, assess, and document each child’s growth and development. Identify milestones, learning needs, and provide interventions as needed.
• Communicate regularly with parents or guardians about their child’s progress, participate in parent-teacher conferences, respond to parent questions or concerns.
• Ensure compliance with all state licensing, program requirements, health & safety regulations (including CPR/First Aid, background checks, etc.).
• Maintain accurate records: attendance, incident/accident reports, developmental assessments, lesson plans, etc.
• Participate in staff meetings, professional development, workshops, and training to stay current on best practices in early childhood education.
• Collaborate with center leadership and other teachers to support overall program quality, including contributions to enrollment, retention, and center goals.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Florida's teacher credential requirements (certified to teach VPK, DCF 45-Hour training, or equivalent; CDA preferred).
• Previous experience teaching preschool or VPK, with demonstrated experience leading a classroom.
• Strong knowledge of child development principles and Florida standards.
• CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Ability to pass state background checks and meet licensing requirements.
• Strong communication, organization, and interpersonal skills.
• Patience, creativity, flexibility, and a nurturing disposition.

Physical Qualifications:

• Ability to move around the classroom frequently, assist with children, sit/kneel/squat.
• Ability to lift and carry children or materials (up to regulatory limits).
• Stand for extended periods; interact actively in play and learning.Benefits & Perks
• Competitive salary based on credentials and experience.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Possible childcare discount or other employee perks.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated leadership experience (mentoring, supervising staff).
• Experience with assessment tools (observational assessments, screening, progress tracking).
• Bilingual skills (preferred).

Benefits

• Competitive salary based on credentials and experience.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Possible childcare discount or other employee perks.
• After a 90-day probationary period, employees receive paid holidays.
• No weekend work, Monday to Friday schedule.
• Opportunity for advancement (Lead Teacher, Assistance Director, Curriculum Specialist, etc.)
• The position has a possibility for a full time schedule.