VPK Teacher
Company: Scottsdale Academy
Location: Tallahassee
Posted on: August 4, 2022
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Job Description:
ID: 1027Location: Tallahassee, FL
VPK Teacher Job Description: Scottsdale Academy is a child
development center for children Infants through VPK/5 years old.
Hours of operation are 7 a.m. - 6 p.m., Monday - Friday, open
year-round, and closed only for major holidays. We are looking for
a qualified VPK Teacher to prepare young children for Kindergarten.
Important social, emotional and academic skills are to be taught
that they will utilize throughout their academic career. A VPK
teacher must have great love and patience for children.
Qualifications needed to teach them effectively include knowledge
of best teaching practices and preschool educational methods as
well as the ability to engage them and earn their trust and
attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and
emotional development of the children so they can more easily
acclimate to the next level of education. Responsibilities: Develop
creative and engaging lesson plans suitable for VPK students using
approved curriculum along with the Florida Standards for
Four-Year-Olds . Track children s progress using the State provided
VPK assessment tool during AP1, AP2 and AP3 timeframes. Guide
children to develop their academic, artistic and practical
capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum. Employ a
variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play,
sensorial, media, etc.) to teach child. Build an engaging, fun,
learning environment that promotes literacy and early education in
a classroom setting. Execute daily classroom schedule to include
teacher-directed learning, child-directed experiences, quality
outdoor time, age-appropriate proper hygiene, laying out of
lunches, snack distribution, rest opportunities, as well as other
elements that may not be listed here. Create and encourage child
interactions with peers and adults to foster children s social
competencies, including self-esteem and confidence. Communicate
with parents appropriately and effectively regarding students
growth and progress. Understand all school emergency procedures and
protocol. Maintain a clean and safe classroom consistent with
health and safety standards. Supervise children at all times.
Requirements: Professional experience working with young children
Knowledgeable in child development Excellent communication and
instructional skills Patient, friendly and reliable DCF 45 hours,
Florida Standards for Four-Year-Olds and Early Literacy for VPK
Instructors courses Active Staff Credential o Includes: CDA, FCCPC
or an Associates or Bachelor s Degree in field Level II Background
Screening will be conducted through Florida s Background Screening
Clearinghouse If you have resided outside the state of Florida
within the past five years, those state background checks will also
be required. The preceding is at the employee s expense and can be
taken out of the first paycheck if requested. Preference will be
given to applicants with special training in Early Childhood
Education or the equivalent. PM20
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Keywords: Scottsdale Academy, Tallahassee , VPK Teacher, Education / Teaching , Tallahassee, Florida
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