TEACHER; PRE-K​/VPK

TEACHER; PRE-K/VPK

Marion County Public Schools – Fordham Early Learning Academy, Ocala, Florida. This position is also posted in the Florida Department of Education.

• Job : 5808685
• Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled
• Posted: Jun 30, 2026 5:48 AM (UTC)
• Starting Date: To Be Determined
• Position Type: Full-time
• Job Category: Classroom Teacher >
  Preschool

JOB DESCRIPTION: Notification of Nondiscrimination/Accommodations.

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 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. For additional information regarding discrimination or harassment, contact the designated personnel.

DEPARTMENT CONTACTS:

• dwana.gary.fl.us (Dawana | Director, Employee Relations) Phone:
• anna.williams-jones.fl.us (Anna Williams‑Jones | Director, Exceptional Student Education) Phone:
• john.kerley.fl.us (John Kerley | Director of Student Discipline) Phone:

Pre‑employment drug testing is mandatory for all prospective MCPS employees. A Level II background check will be conducted. Failure to disclose convictions or ongoing court cases can result in ineligibility.

• Applicants must be U.S. citizen or legally authorized to work in the U.S.
• Applicants must be 18 years or older.
• Applicants must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Applicants must hold a bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university qualifying for Florida Educator Certification; otherwise, they may qualify via district certification, military Veterans Certification path, temporary teacher internship path, or ROTC.
• Employers may verify employment and education through organizational information requests.

• Wendy Ford
• 420 SE Alvarez Avenue
• Ocala, Florida 34471
• Phone: 352‑671‑7780
• Email: wendy.ford.fl.us