What are the responsibilities and job description for the VPK Teacher position at IMPACT Preschool?
About Us
IMPACT Preschool is an inclusive preschool, serving children 6 weeks through 5 years old. On our campus, you will also find IMPACT Academy and IMPACT Therapy. Our academy serves children with special needs from Kindergarten through 12th grade (22 years old). Our therapy clinic offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, music therapy, art therapy, and Applied Behavior Analysis.. IMPACT Tallahassee is the only comprehensive pediatric facility in the region!
Our interdisciplinary approach allows children the opportunity to develop and enhance developmental skills through a play-based approach while working with their teacher and/or therapist in their natural environment. This could include their classroom on our campus, the therapy clinic or their rehabilitation therapy sessions.
Job Perks:
· Family-focused workplace culture that promotes a positive work-life balance—no evening or weekend hours!
· Comprehensive benefits package that includes PTO, paid holidays, Simple IRA company match, health, dental, and employee discount opportunities!
Requirements:
- DCF (Department of Children and Families) 40 hours must be completed prior to hire. http://ccrain.fl-dcf.com/documents/-99/2485.pdf.
- VPK Credentialing required.
- Level 2 background check and drug testing required. Experience with children required.
- Preferred background in working with children with autism, CP, down syndrome and behavior issues. Experience in writing and following lesson plans required.
Responsibilities of a Teacher include, but are not limited to:
- Working as part of a cohesive team to facilitate communication among coworkers and supervisors.
- Creating lesson plans, assessing the needs and developmental levels of each child to properly care for children.
- Documenting and informing parents of daily happenings and progress verbally as well as through electronic means.
- Providing a safe, clean, and encouraging environment.
- Teaching self-regulation skills through deep breathing and other Conscious Discipline strategies
- Helping with dressing/potty skills & adhering to diaper changing schedule
- Ensuring each child has the assistance required to eat at mealtimes
- Maintaining an orderly classroom through daily cleaning procedures and organization of materials and supplies,
- Attendance at monthly staff meetings,
A complete job description will be provided to the candidate we choose to move forwarded in the hiring process with.
IMPACT Preschool is an Equal Opportunity Employer. IMPACT Preschool does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age, marital status, genetic information status, pregnancy, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identification, transgender, or any other legally protected class. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, ability to meet job requirements, merit, and business need.
IMPACT Preschool is a Drug Free Workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $16.00 - $17.50 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person
Salary : $16 - $18