Prekindergarten Provider

Job Description About Us

Monroe County School District is committed to providing high-quality early learning experiences that support school readiness and the growth of young learners. Our Voluntary Pre-Kindergarten (VPK) program fosters a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment where children can explore, learn, and thrive.

We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic VPK Lead Teacher to lead our Pre-Kindergarten classroom at Stanley Switlik School. The ideal candidate will implement developmentally appropriate curriculum and activities that support cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development 4 and 5-year-old children. You will work collaboratively with families, support staff, and district leadership to ensure a high-quality educational experience.

• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and curriculum aligned with Florida VPK standards
• Create a safe, inclusive, and engaging classroom environment that supports all learners
• Promote school readiness across all developmental domains (academic, social, emotional, physical)
• Supervise children at all times in the classroom, playground, and school settings
• Assess student progress and maintain accurate documentation and records
• Collaborate with families, support staff, and administrators to support student success
• Prepare instructional materials and maintain an organized classroom environment
• Ensure compliance with VPK Standards
  , district policies, and safety regulations

• Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred or required depending on level)
• Meet Florida VPK lead instructor credential requirements (e.g., emergent literacy training/FL Standards training as required).
• Ability to pass background screening and health requirements for employment.
• Current CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).
• Experience working with preschool-aged children preferred. (45 years old)
• Strong classroom management, communication, and teamwork skills

• Bilingual (English/Spanish) a plus.
• Prior classroom experience in early childhood.

• Competitive salary based degree and experience within the Monroe County School District VPK salary schedule.
• Full benefits package including health, retirement, and paid leave (for eligible employees).
• Professional development opportunities and support within a collaborative district network.

Pre-K Provider AAAssociate Degree
1967.5 $ 39,366.60

Pre-K Provider 1

Bachelor's Non-education
1967.5 $ 49,100.00

Pre-K Provider 2

Bachelor's in Early Childhood Ed1967.5 $ 62,700.00

Employment for this position is contingent upon successful completion of background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. Applicants may review important information about the screening process at: