Pre-K​/VPK Teacher — Inspire Young Minds

Job Description

Non-Discrimination and Equal Opportunity Statement: The Marion County School District does not discriminate on the basis of race (including anti‑Semitism), ethnicity, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability (including HIV, AIDS, or sickle cell trait), pregnancy, religion, marital status, age (except as authorized by law), military status, ancestry, or genetic information, which are classes protected by State and/or Federal law (collectively, "protected classes") in its educational programs, services or activities, or in its hiring or employment practices as required by Title IX, Title VI, Title VII, Age Discrimination Act of 1967, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, and the Florida Educational Equity Act of 1984.

A lack of English language skills will not be a barrier to admission or participation. The District also provides equal access to its facilities to the Boy Scouts and other patriotic youth groups, as required by the Boy Scouts of America Equal Access Act. Sexual harassment is a form of discrimination which is against the law and School Board Policies 1362, 2266, 3362, 4362, and 5517.

The District will not tolerate sexual harassment activity by any of its members of the school district community, including students, employees, and third parties pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Title IX Rules and Regulations.

Eligibility and

Qualifications:

This position requires a Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university that qualifies for Florida Educator Certification. If you do not hold a Bachelor’s degree, you may qualify under one of the following pathways: district certification in a Career and Technical Education (CTE) subject area, Military Veterans Certification Pathway, Temporary Teacher Internship Certification Pathway, or ROTC position.

Conditions of Employment: Pre‑employment drug testing and LevelII background checks are mandatory for all prospective MCPS employees. Applicants must provide contact information for the four most recent positions of employment and answer questions regarding citizenship, age, and Florida Educator Certification status.

Key Contact Information:

• ADA, TitleIX, and Employment Compliance:
  Dawana Gary, Ed.S., Director, Employee Relations – Phone: (352)671‑7711;
  Email: dawana.gary.fl.us
• Section
  504 Compliance:
  Anna Williams‑Jones, M.A.Ed., Director, Exceptional Student Education – Phone: (352)671‑6832;
  Email: anna.williams-jones.fl.us
• Student TitleIX Complaints:
  John Kerley, Director of Student Discipline – Phone: (352)671‑7790;
  Email: john.kerley.fl.us