VPK Teacher of Child Care

Job Description

· Ensure the children’s safety

· Ensure the facilities and daily operations comply with laws and regulations

· Identifies behavioral problems and address them with appropriate strategies

· Handle emergencies and crises, if any, promptly and in a responsible manner

· Participate in professional development training and seminars to enhance work capacity

· Kindergarten Readiness & Instruction: Deliver high-quality, evidence-based academic instruction that strictly aligns with the Florida Early Learning and Development Standards: 4 Years Old to Kindergarten. Focus intentionally on the 5 major domains: Physical Development, Approaches to Learning, Social/Emotional Development, Language/Literacy, and Mathematical/Scientific Thinking.

· State Assessment & Data Tracking: Administer mandatory state VPK pre-, mid-, and post-assessments within the state's strict compliance windows. Analyze student performance data to differentiate instruction and target learning gaps.

· Emergent Literacy Implementation: Apply advanced instructional practices in early literacy, including explicit instruction in phonological awareness, print concepts, oral language development, vocabulary scaffolding, and dialogic reading.

· Curriculum & Lesson Planning: Execute a state-approved VPK curriculum: Robert-Leslie Publishing – InvestiGator Club, 3rd Edition (blending teacher-directed instruction with child-initiated educational play). Submit weekly lesson plans to administration that clearly demonstrate standard alignment.

· Classroom Management & State Ratios: Maintain strong, positive classroom structure tailored to a high-density learning environment. Adhere strictly to the state-mandated VPK ratios of 1:11 (single instructor) or up to 2:20 (with a vetted VPK assistant).

· Parent Conferences & Reporting: Conduct formal parent-teacher progress conferences to share state assessment data. Provide families with actionable resources, portfolio samples, and home-learning activities to actively support their child's kindergarten readiness.

· VPK Contract & Attendance Compliance: Ensure meticulous, daily documentation of VPK student attendance and maintain the required instructional hours (540 hours for the School-Year program or 300 hours for Summer VPK) as dictated by the ELC provider agreement.

· Professional Collaboration: Partner effectively with the classroom VPK Assistant to optimize small-group instruction. Participate in regional Early Learning Coalition workshops and professional learning communities.

Requirements

· 3 years of work experience as a VPK teacher

· Must have Child Development Associate (CDA) and First aid & CPR certificates, meeting the requirements on https://vpkhelp.org/vpk-instructor-requirements/

· Good knowledge of the childcare policies, guidelines, and rules of Florida

· Must meet all Crest Peak Learning Center, local, state or national basic requirements.

· Displaying a friendly and approachable behavior

· Highly reliable and dedicated

· Must have mandated fingerprinting and Level II background screening report completed

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

· Must complete yearly minimum 10 hours of Continuing Education Units (CEUs)/In-Service hours

· One year of work experience in implementing Reggio Emilia Approach is a plus

· Knowledge about using Procare is a plus

· Bilingual in English and Spanish is a plus

Since 1996, Crest Peak Learning Center has provided high-quality child care and education services in Jacksonville, Florida. We care from 6-week infants to 10-year-old children. As a Reggio Emilia-inspired preschool, our center is where children can receive a great early childhood education. We aim to prepare our students to excel as young leaders of tomorrow by incorporating a comprehensive curriculum tailored specifically for children to flourish in their cognitive and psychosocial abilities.

Crest Peak Learning Center is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.