VPK Teacher and Elementary After-School Teacher

Job Title
: VPK Teacher and Elementary After-School Teacher
Reports to: Manager, ECE Programs and SAP Program Manager
Classification: Full Time Exempt, M-Th: 8:15a.m.

-5:45p.m. & F: 8:30a.m.

-12:30p.m.
Supervisory Responsibilities: None
Date: 10/15/2026

VPK Credential, Required
Our Mission: Grace Place puts faith into action providing pathways out of poverty by educating children and families.

Summary/Objective:

The VPK Teacher is responsible for planning, instruction, assessment, and classroom management of a high-quality, developmentally appropriate Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) classroom. This role requires an experienced early childhood educator with strong knowledge of Florida VPK standards, kindergarten readiness, and VPK assessment practices, including FAST Star Early Literacy, Teaching Strategies Gold, and the Classroom Assessment Scoring System (CLASS).
The VPK Teacher creates a nurturing, engaging, and academically rich classroom environment that supports children’s cognitive, language, social-emotional, and physical development while partnering closely with families to ensure student success. The teacher is expected to implement high-quality instructional practices that contribute to a CLASS assessment score of 5.5 or higher and strong kindergarten readiness outcomes.

• Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate instruction aligned to Florida Early Learning and Developmental Standards and VPK benchmarks.
• Utilize Grace Place curriculum, including Creative Curriculum and other approved instructional resources, to develop weekly lesson plans and learning experiences that promote kindergarten readiness.
• Deliver whole-group, small-group, and center-based instruction to support literacy, language, math, social-emotional development, and executive functioning skills.
• Differentiate instruction based on student needs and assessment data.
• Create and maintain a well-organized, safe, DCF-compliant, and engaging classroom environment conducive to learning and exploration.
• Implement classroom routines and positive behavior supports that promote self-regulation and social-emotional growth.
• Collaborate with support teachers and classroom volunteers to maximize student engagement and learning.

• Administer and utilize Florida VPK assessments, including FAST Star Early Literacy, in accordance with state timelines and expectations.
• Maintain accurate student records, documentation, and progress monitoring data.
• Complete Teaching Strategies Gold checkpoints and Grace Place assessments accurately and on time.
• Analyze student assessment data to inform instruction, identify learning gaps, and develop targeted interventions.
• Participate in data meetings and collaborate with leadership to monitor student progress toward kindergarten readiness goals.
• Identify students needing additional support and collaborate with families and leadership on intervention strategies and referrals when appropriate.

• Build strong, welcoming, and culturally responsive relationships with families.
• Maintain regular communication with parents regarding student progress, classroom activities, and developmental milestones.
• Conduct parent conferences, home visits, and family engagement activities as required.
• Support families in reinforcing early learning and literacy skills at home.

• Maintain compliance with all Grace Place, DCF, licensing, health, and safety requirements.
• Welcome and effectively utilize classroom volunteers to support student learning.
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers, managers, and support staff to continuously improve classroom quality and student…