Assistant VPK Teacher
Job Description
Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At Oak Ridge Children's Academy & Day Care, our mission is to serve families in our community by providing high quality education and affordable childcare in a loving, safe, and nurturing atmosphere. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation, apply today to become a part of our team!
This is a full-time position that works 8 hour shifts Monday – Friday. The pay is $16.50 -17 per hour depending on experience and credentials. This role is onsite at our centre: 1118 W Oak Ridge Rd, Orlando, FL 32809
The Assistant VPK Teacher coordinates engaging developmental activities, implements curriculum that prepares children for school, and enhances their pre-reading, pre-math, language, and social skills. The Assistant Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) Teacher serves as a model and mentor. In this role you’ll have the opportunity to build a dynamic classroom environment, create fun-filled learning activities, and support the growth and success of children.
Why You’ll Love Working for Us:
• After 90 days: 50% off childcare
• After 1 year: 40 hours paid vacation, paid holidays, 2 personal days (16 hours)
• Company-matched investment plan
• Healthcare available via Marketplace Insurance
• Paid professional development
What You’ll Do:
• Coordinate and implement educational curriculum by developing classroom activities based on developmentally appropriate practices and early learning standards
• Lead by example and encourage success through modeling and coaching
• Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth
• Follow all facility policies and state regulations
• Maintain a personal and professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
What We Need from You:
• High school diploma / GED, or degree in related field of study required
• Minimum of 1 year of professional early childhood education or experience
• FL DCF 45 hours required
• Willingness to complete National CDA within 90 days of employment
• Willingness to complete VPK Endorsement within 60 days of hire
• FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to [email protected]. You can retrieve the transcript from https://childcaretraining.myflfamilies.com/studentsite/admin/signin
• Must clear a full level II background check
• Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills, oral and written communication skills, and basic computer skills
• Strong understanding of children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development to ensure a safe and stimulating classroom environment where students are engaged and encouraged to succeed
• Effective in communicating with both students and adults to meet the needs of the children, effectively guide teacher assistants, and resolve parental concerns
Oak Ridge Children's Academy & Day Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.
