VPK Substitute 2025-2026 St. Raphael Position Available In Pinellas, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: St. Raphael Catholic School in Saint Petersburg, FL is seeking a VPK Substitute for the 2025-2026 school year. The role involves instructing EC4 students, collaborating with teachers, and maintaining a safe classroom environment. Qualifications include a degree in education or related field, DCF training, and prior experience with PreK children. Successful candidates must pass a background screening.
Job Description
VPK Substitute 2025-2026 St. Raphael 3.4 3.4 out of 5 stars 1376 Snell Isle Blvd NE, Saint Petersburg, FL 33704
Employment Opportunity:
St. Raphael Catholic School seeks a Substitute for VPK Director and Lead Teacher from the end of August to the beginning of November 2025, who is positive, creative, caring, and energetic to instruct our EC4 students. The candidate will collaborate with the other teachers and assistants to support students’ learning journey.
Qualifications:
A bachelor’s or associate degree in education or related field preferred. A bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field, with at least 6 credit hours in early childhood education. Must have 40 hours DCF training, plus 5 hours of literacy. Meet background-screening requirements as dictated by Child Care Licensing and Diocese. Prior experience working with PreK children in an educational or catholic setting preferred. Ability to lead a variety of daily activities to engage children.
Position Responsibilities:
Maintain a classroom environment based on respect and that reflects the values and mission of St. Raphael Catholic School. Always promote the safety and care of children. Supervise the playground area. Accurately assess student learning through formative and summative assessment and effectively adapt instruction based on these assessments. Keep accurate records, ensuring that students are progressing and monitoring progress through progress reports and report cards. Meet with parents to discuss any concerns or issues with children’s progress and learning. Collaborate with the principal, grade level teachers, and assistants for the success of the program. Maintain professional competence through in-service education activities provided by the school and/or in self-selected professional growth activities. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a Level II background screening. Mission Statement Christ is the cornerstone of St. Raphael Catholic School, where we empower all to strive for academic excellence, provide faith-filled service to others, reflect Catholic values, and become responsible leaders of the Church and community.
