What are the responsibilities and job description for the VPK Teacher position at Discovery Point - Seven Hills & Silverthorn?
As a VPK Teacher, you will plan lessons and instruct children in activities according to approved curriculum designed to promote social, emotional, physical, and intellectual growth and development. You will be responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe and healthy learning environment. In addition, you will promote and participate in all center functions, communicate with, and develop positive relationships with all family members.
Duties:
- Implement weekly curricula which address all learning goals
- Provide direction to other staff in classroom
- Responsible for organization and adherence to a daily schedule
- Adherence to all State and Discovery Point policies and regulations
- Communicate in a friendly, professional manner with parents, staff, and management
- Maintain a welcoming, upbeat, positive atmosphere in classroom
- Maintain safety and cleanliness of the classroom at all times
Qualifications:
- Must have all VPK Teacher training requirements plus some experience.
- Must meet state licensing requirements for education and experience
- Must be able to meet state background check requirements.
- Knowledge of early childhood education and curriculum
- Knowledge of child care licensing rules and regulations
- Ability to obtain training in CPR/First Aid, Fire Extinguisher, Food Safety Handling, and other training required.
- Must be willing to obtain a minimum of 24 in-service training hours per year
- Fluent in English
Education Requirements:
- High School Diploma or GED
- DCF Transcript showing the following are completed:
- Part I (30 hours)
- Part II (10 hours)
- Early Literacy for Children Birth to Three (5 hours)
- All VPK training requirements
- CDA
Experience required:
- 1 - 3 years teaching experience in VPK
Employer Paid Benefits:
- Set schedule, Monday-Friday
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holiday Pay
- Bereavement Pay
- 50% discount on childcare
- 401(k) savings plan plus 5% employer contribution
- Annual review with bonus eligibility
- MedCare Complete 24/7/365 access to board certified physicians
- Paid trainings – CPR/First Aid, Food Handler Safety, and more
- $50 In-service training allowance
- TEACH Scholarship eligibility
Employer and Employee Paid Benefits - Contribution required from both:
- MedCare Complete 24/7/365 - family plan
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Short Term Disability
- Cash Indemnity Plans
- Life Insurance
Salary:
- Based on experience
Salary : $50
