What are the responsibilities and job description for the Teacher, Prekindergarten (2025-2026) *Anticipated Vacancy position at HUDSON PRIMARY ACADEMY?
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Estimated Start: Immediately
Location: Hudson Primary Academy, 14302 Cobra Way, Hudson, FL 34669
Specialty: Early Childhood Programs - Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)
Grade Level: Age (4-5)
Instructional Position
196 Days Per Year
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing responsive care, effective teaching, and an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children’s school readiness skill growth aligned with Head Start and state standards, including children with disabilities.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
- OR
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
- OR
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Elementary Education
- One year of experience teaching preschool-aged children
- Florida Educator’s certificate in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary, or Preschool Education
- Completion of 15-hours of state-required Emergent Literacy Course and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten
- OR
- Completion of Reading Endorsement Competency I and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten
- Satisfactory completion of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course for infants and toddlers within 3 months of hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
- All hires must meet the Early Childhood physical examination requirements.
Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start program will receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.
FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY:
***This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District’s established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.***
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Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.
