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VPK Teacher Aide

VPK Teacher Aide

The Learning Tree Academy of Palm BayPalm Bay, FL, US
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Job Description

Job Description

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At The Learning Tree Academy of Palm Bay, 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 position is scheduled Monday - Thursday 8a -1pm, Friday 1p -6p during the centers operational hours. The starting rate of pay is $15 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. This is an onsite role at our center location : 207 Emerson Dr. NW, Palm Bay, FL 32907

Why You’ll Love Working for Us :

  • Medical and Dental via Aflac
  • Christmas Holiday off after 90 days of employment
  • Flexibility for Full Tim Opportunities
  • Professional development assistance

The VPK Teacher coordinates engaging developmental activities, implements a curriculum through Learning Beyond Paper that prepares children for school, and enhances their pre-reading, pre-math, language, and social skills. The 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

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 or GED and / or degree in Early Childhood Education or related field of study
  • FL 45 DCF hours with CDA and VPK Endorsement required
  • FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to Dbrown@source2.com. You can retrieve the transcript from

    • https : / / training01- dcf.myflorida.com / studentsite / admin / signin

  • Must clear a level II background check
  • At least 1 year of professional early childhood training / experience and 1 year of childcare experience preferred
  • 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 parents to meet the needs of the children.

    • The Learning Tree Academy of Palm Bay is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.

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