Teacher, Prekindergarten (2025-2026) Position Available In Pasco, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: Responsible for providing care, teaching, and creating a conducive learning environment for prekindergarten students at Chasco K-8 in Port Richey, Florida. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field and one year of teaching experience. Florida Educator's certificate and CPR certification are mandatory. Full-time position with benefits.
Job Description
Teacher, Prekindergarten (2025-2026)
Pasco County Schools
CHASCO K-8
– Port Richey, Florida This job is also posted in
Florida Department of Education, and Pasco County School DistrictJob DetailsJob ID:
5121973
Application Deadline:
Oct 10, 2025 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted:
Apr 24, 2025
Starting Date:
Aug 4, 2025 Job Description
OPEN UNTIL FILLED
Estimated Start:
08/04/2025
Location:
Chasco K-8 (Opening August 2025), 7702 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668
Chasco K-8 is the merging of Chasco Elementary School, Chasco Middle School, and Calusa Elementary School
Specialty:
Early Childhood Programs – Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)
Grade Level:
Age (4-5)
Instructional Position
196 Days Per Year
Full Time, Benefit Eligible
JOB SUMMARY
Responsible for providing responsive care, effective teaching, and an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children’s school readiness skill growth aligned with Head Start and state standards, including children with disabilities.
EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Early Childhood Education/Child Development
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education/Child Development
OR
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Elementary Education
One year of experience teaching preschool-aged children
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS
Florida Educator’s certificate in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary, or Preschool Education
Completion of 15-hours of state-required Emergent Literacy Course and Implementing the Florida Standards in
Preschool Classrooms:
3 Years Old to Kindergarten
OR
Completion of Reading Endorsement Competency I and Implementing the Florida Standards in
Preschool Classrooms:
3 Years Old to Kindergarten
Satisfactory completion of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course for infants and toddlers within 3 months of hire
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
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.
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FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY
•This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District’s established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.•
Notification of Nondiscrimination:
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.
Revised:
04/29/2025
Position Type:
Full-Time
