Teacher, Prekindergarten; VPK Student Education; ESE

Position Details

Location: Watergrass Elementary School, 32750 Overpass Rd., Wesley Chapel, FL 33545

Specialty: Early Childhood Programs – Voluntary Pre‑Kindergarten Education Program (VPK), Exceptional Student Education (ESE)

Grade Level: Age 4–5

Instructional Position

196 Days Per Year – Full‑time, Benefit‑Eligible

Responsible for developing, planning, organizing, and implementing an instructional program for Pre‑Kindergarten Exceptional Student Education (ESE) students through curriculum, lesson plans, and educational programs, while ensuring that all procedures are followed to maintain safety and security and to meet federal, state, and local regulations.

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Pre‑kindergarten/Early Education, or a related field
• Or approval by or participation in a state‑approved certification pathway program

• Valid Florida Educator's Certificate in Pre‑Kindergarten/Primary PK‑3 or District‑issued adjunct certification
• Or a valid statement of eligibility

• Reading Endorsement preferred. Candidates with a Reading Endorsement or who are willing to sign an agreement to earn an endorsement may be prioritized for hiring.

• All hires must meet the Early Childhood physical examination requirements.
• Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start program will receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.

Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening.

The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices.