VPK Assistant Teacher

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
•        FL DCF 45 hours and National CDA Required
•        FL DCF Transcript – Please send transcript to Dbrown@source2.com. You can retrieve the transcript from https://childcaretraining.myflfamilies.com/studentsite/admin/signin
•        Willingness to complete VPK Endorsement within 60 days of hire
•       Minimum of 1 year of professional early childhood education or experience
•       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.