VPK Teacher

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Signing bonus
• 401(k) matching

Schedule: Full-Time Monday-Friday (No weekends)

Pay: $18.00 - $21.00 per hour (based on credentials and experience)

Sign On Bonus: $500 (Credentials, Experience and Schedule*)

At The Learning Experience- O-Town West/Lake Buena Vista area, we are more than a childcare center-we are a place where children learn, grow, and thrive. We are seeking a passionate, reliable, and engaging VPK/Preschool Lead Teacher to guide a classroom of children ages 4-5 years.

This role is ideal for an educator who brings energy, structure, and heart into the classroom, understands developmentally appropriate practices, and values strong relationships with children, families, and their team.

Role Responsibilities:

• Create a safe, structured, and nurturing classroom environment aligned with Florida licensing standards
• Lead daily instruction using our L.E.A.P. Curriculum while incorporating creativity and play-based learning
• Implement lesson plans, assessments, and ongoing observations to support each child's development
• Maintain active supervision at all times to ensure child safety and compliance
• Build strong relationships with families through daily communication, our mobile app, and conferences
• Collaborate with leadership to support enrollment, retention, and overall classroom excellence
• Maintain accurate documentation in alignment with VPK and DCF requirements
• Model professionalism, teamwork, and a positive center culture

Qualifications:

• High School Diploma or GED (required)
• Florida Staff Credential or National CDA (required if no ECE degree)
• ECE coursework, AA, or BA in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
• Completion of DCF 45 Hours (Required)
• Completion of VPK training requirements (Required)
• CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain within 30 days of start)
• Ability to meet all DCF licensing and background screening requirements
• Strong classroom management and understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
• Ability to work a full-time schedule (Monday-Friday)
• Physically able to lift up to 40 lbs, sit on the floor, and actively engage with children

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k) with Employer Matching
• Tuition Reimbursement & Professional Development
• Employee Childcare Discount
• Referral Bonus Program

The Learning Experience- O-Town West

7530 Redmond Drive., Orlando, FL 32836

Call or Text: 407-778-1380

Email: otownwest@tlechildcare.com

Compensation: $17.50 - $21.00 per hour

This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.

The Learning Experience- Orlando, FL (O-Town West)

The Learning Experience

At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.

Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.

At TLE, we've created a full cast of characters that become our little learners' educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.