VPK Teacher

Are you passionate about childhood education and helping children learn, grow, and develop while working in a fun and rewarding environment? At Britt Children’s Academy, our mission is to create a learning environment where each child is given the opportunity to be innovative by creating an atmosphere of encouragement and critical thinking outside of the box. We promote, teach, and encourage self-love while embracing the idea that we must invest in our community. Our goal is to make sure that each child will gain invaluable principles and teachings that will last them a lifetime.   

We have served families for over a decade in our community. Our educational services are tailored to meet the needs of children ages 2 through Pre-Kindergarten, while maintaining a low child-to-teacher classroom ratio. If you are motivated to make a positive impact on our future generation and growing community, apply today to become a part of our world-class innovation team of professionals!  

This is a full-time position Monday – Friday, working a flexible schedule between the operating hours of 6:30am to 6:00pm (Ability to close 1 to 2 days per week). The pay is $16 per hour depending on experience and qualifications. Employees are offered paid holidays, annual performance/retention bonus and professional development with tuition reimbursement opportunities.  This position is onsite at our center located at 1108 Peachtree Street, Cocoa FL 32922.

Why You’ll Love Working with Us:

• Team members that serve as industry peer mentors. 
• Paid Holidays (program annual closures one week) 
• Paid Time Off: 40 Hours (accrued per pay period after 1 year of employment), 80 hours after two years. 
• Professional development assistance and tuition reimbursement for degree in Early Childhood Education through T.E.A.C.H. Scholarship  

The 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 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
•    Manage adherence to quality standards in accordance with both center’s vision and state and local / state requirements
•    Maintain personal professional development plan to ensure continuous quality improvement
•    Work with staff, children, and parents to foster a team environment
•    Plan individual and group age-appropriate activities to engage children and encourage social, cognitive, and emotional growth
•    Encourage children to develop a community-spirited classroom through sharing, caring and self-regulation
•    Develop a well-balanced schedule of activities including learning, playing, and eating

What We Need from You:

•    High School Diploma and/or degree in early childhood education or related field of study
•    FL DCF 45 hours required and VPK Endorsements with a CDA preferably
•    FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to Dbrown@source2.com. You can retrieve the transcript from https://training01-dcf.myflorida.com/studentsite/admin/signin
•    Minimum of 2 -3 years of professional early childhood education or experience
​​•    Must clear a full 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
•    Demonstrate empathy and patience in difficult situations while being Cheerful, enthusiastic, and engaging in the workplace
•    CPR, First Aid, and Fire Extinguisher Certification completion within 30 days of employment

Britt Children’s Academy is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We take pride in and seek diversity in our applicants.