What are the responsibilities and job description for the VPKTeacher (VPK) position at Amore Learning Academy?
VPK TeacherWhere Love Fosters Learning
Amore Learning Academy is looking for an exceptional VPK Teacher to join our team.
We have high expectations for our teachers because the children entrusted to our care deserve nothing less.
At Amore, quality means more than having a beautiful classroom or completing a lesson plan. It means teachers who are actively engaged with their children, who are excited about teaching, and who approach every child with love, patience, compassion, kindness, and respect.
We are looking for a VPK teacher who takes pride in being an early childhood educator and understands the tremendous responsibility that comes with preparing children for kindergarten and beyond.
The Teacher We're Looking For
Our ideal VPK teacher:
- Genuinely loves children and enjoys spending their day with them
- Teaches with enthusiasm and makes learning exciting
- Treats every child with patience, compassion, kindness, and respect
- Maintains high expectations for themselves and their classroom
- Creates a warm, nurturing, organized, and engaging learning environment
- Understands that every child learns and develops differently
- Uses positive guidance and helps children develop socially and emotionally
- Communicates professionally and positively with families
- Is dependable, responsible, organized, and committed to their team
- Welcomes coaching, feedback, and opportunities to grow
- Takes pride in providing exceptional early childhood education
Qualifications
- Valid Florida Staff Credential REQUIRED
- VPK teaching experience preferred
- Knowledge of Florida's VPK standards and kindergarten-readiness expectations preferred
- Strong classroom management and organizational skills
- Ability to maintain required lesson plans, assessments, and classroom documentation
- Must meet all state and licensing requirements for the position
What You'll Do
As our VPK Teacher, you will:
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
- Prepare children academically, socially, and emotionally for kindergarten
- Actively interact and engage with children throughout the day
- Create an environment where children feel safe, loved, valued, and excited to learn
- Monitor children's development and complete required assessments and documentation
- Maintain a clean, organized, inviting classroom
- Build positive, professional partnerships with families
- Work collaboratively with your teaching team and school leadership
- Follow all licensing, health and safety, supervision, and company standards
Why Join Amore Learning Academy?
We believe exceptional teachers deserve to work for a school that is equally committed to excellence.
We offer:
- Competitive Pay
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
- 401(k)- with matching benefits
- Paid Training & Professional Development
- Ongoing Coaching & Support
- Opportunities for Growth and Advancement
- A leadership team committed to helping great teachers succeed
We're Looking for More Than a Credential
A credential tells us you're qualified to teach VPK. Who you are with children tells us whether you're the right teacher for Amore.
We can teach procedures, systems, and curriculum. What we're looking for is someone who already brings the qualities that matter most: a genuine love for children, patience, compassion, professionalism, a strong work ethic, and a desire to be an exceptional teacher.
If you hold yourself to high standards, believe children deserve exceptional care and education, and want to work with a team that takes early childhood education seriously, we would love to meet you.
Apply today and discover what it means to work where love fosters learning.
Pay: $18.10 - $20.10 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- If yes, when does it expire?
- We have mandatory monthly staff meetings between 6-8:30 pm. Are you willing and able to attend
- For the safety of the children, we have a no cell phone policy while working. Are you willing and able to abide by this?
- We are hiring for our Mount Dora and Sorrento locations. Do you have a preference of a location? If yes, which location?
License/Certification:
- Florida Staff Credential (CDA) (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $18 - $20