VPK Lead Teacher

The VPK, Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program, prepares early learners for success in kindergarten and beyond. VPK helps build a strong foundation for school using educational material corresponding to various stages in a child's development. The VPK Lead Teacher is responsible for all aspects of planning, assessing and instructing 4-year olds, based on needs of each child, and the requirements of the program.

As a Lead VPK Teacher, you'll:

• Create! Develop fun, interactive learning experiences while mentoring fellow Teachers.

• Care! Promote the social, physical, and intellectual growth of the preschool children in your class.

• Call the shots! Take the lead on classroom management and curriculum implementation, plus be an expert on all licensing guidelines, company standards and VPK program requirements.

• Communicate! Build sincere relationships with enrolled and prospective families to promote achievement for the child and to support your center's success.

We want energetic, dependable, passionate individuals who are at least 18 and have:

• CDA, Associates degree or higher in education or Florida Child Care Professional Certificate

• Experience leading a classroom and creating educational lesson plans

• The ability to meet state requirements for education and our childcare center requirements.

• The ability to work indoors or outdoors and engage in physical activity with children.

Learning Care Group, Inc. is the second-largest for-profit child care provider in North America and a leader in early education. Our programs are designed for children aged 6 weeks to 12 years. Across our eight unique brands, we're committed to creating state-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology and expert-driven curricula created by our own Education team.

Our Promise

To make a difference and have a positive impact on every child at our schools, their families, and the communities we serve every day. We support child development for infants to school-age students, through a comprehensive, research-based curriculum in a safe, nurturing, fun school environment. As experts in child care and early education, we empower children to be ready for school, we instill a lifelong love of learning, and we provide a solid foundation for a successful future.