VPK Teacher

Position: VPK Teacher, contract, $18/hr
Our promise to you:

Joining Advent Health is about being part of something bigger. It's about belonging to a community that believes in the wholeness of each person, and serves to uplift others in body, mind and spirit. Advent Health is a place where you can thrive professionally, and grow spiritually, by Extending the Healing Ministry of Christ. Where you will be valued for who you are and the unique experiences you bring to our purpose-minded team.

All while understanding that together we are even better.

Schedule:

PRN

Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Address:

2122 LONG ST

City:

ORLANDO

State:

Florida

Postal Code:

32805

Job Description:

* Demonstrates Advent Health service standards in all interactions.

* Follows all Early Learning Center, the Department of Children and Families, Department of Health, Office of Head Start regulations for health, safety, and childcare.

* Supervises and manages daily classroom functions for an assigned group of children.

* Conducts developmental screenings and assessments with the support teacher.

* Implements approved lesson plans and schedules aligned with Primrose Balanced Learning and CREATION Kids.

* Leads weekly classroom team meetings for planning and reviewing children's needs.

* Maintains an engaging environment that fosters positive interactions and good decision‑making.

* Sets clear expectations and uses appropriate behavior‑management strategies.

* Manages classroom documentation, records, reports, and required technology.

* Plans and conducts two parent‑teacher conferences and two home visits per program year.

* Ensures classroom practices align with Office of Early Learning guidelines and curriculum directives.

* Encourages parent and community involvement to support outreach and in‑kind efforts.

* Completes classroom and playground housekeeping duties and daily/monthly safety checklists.

* Attends required meetings and trainings, reports suspected abuse, and maintains professional appearance.

* Performs other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

* Ability to embrace and model CREATION principles with high integrity [Required]

* Strong abilities to organize, problem solve and work as a team [Required]

* High coping capabilities [Required]

* Strong verbal and written communication skills [Required]

* Good listening and follow up skills [Required]

* Strong knowledge of the practices, procedures and regulations in childcare, including active supervision of children [Required]

* Strong classroom management and organizational skills [Required]

* Strong knowledge of early childhood growth and development and appropriate practices [Required]

* Strong ability to accurately record child data gathered through observations and work samples [Required]

* Strong ability to aggregate and interpret data gathered from multiple assessment tools [Required]

* Strong ability to work with people from various multi-cultural backgrounds and socioeconomic levels inclusively [Required]

* Strong ability to present a positive image of the organization to members of the community [Required]

* Strong ability to supervise and establish effective working relationships with staff, parents, volunteers and community representatives [Required]

* Strong ability to operate a laptop or tablet to perform classroom tasks [Required]

* Knowledge of a variety of computer software applications or the ability to learn [Required]

* Knowledge of and ability to adhere School Readiness and Head Start Performance Standards [Required]

* Knowledge of purpose-built communities, collective impact or the ability to learn [Required]

* Knowledge of the intersect of health and education or the ability to learn [Required]

* Knowledge of faith-based learning models or the ability to adapt to curricula [Required]

* Knowledge and experience working with programs such as early head start, school readiness and the 4C food program [Preferred]

* Working in underserved zip codes and/or working in mixed income neighborhoods [Preferred]

Education:

* Associate's [Required]

* Bachelor's [Preferred]

Field of Study:

* Early Childhood Education

Work Experience:

* 2+ of professional teaching experience [Required]

* 4+ of professional teaching experience [Preferred]

Additional Information:

* Must meet and complete criteria for level 2 background screening as required for childcare personnel in childcare licensing regulation [Required]

Licenses and

Certifications:

* Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) [Required]

* First Aid CPR AED (CPR AED) [Preferred]

Physical Requirements:

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Physical Requirements
- Pay Range:

$15.00 - $130.00

This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.