Teacher, Prekindergarten (VPK) 2026-2027

Teacher, Prekindergarten (VPK) 2026-2027 Pasco County Schools

DENHAM OAKS ELEMENTARY

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Pasco County School District Job Details Job ID:

5632174

Application Deadline:

Apr 10, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)

Posted:

Yesterday Starting Date:

Immediately Job Description Estimated Start:

08/05/2026

Location:

Denham Oaks Elementary School, 1422 Oak Grove Blvd, Lutz, FL 33559

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

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS

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.

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.

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.•Click here for Job Description.

BACKGROUND SCREENING

Pasco County Schools utilizes the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse for fingerprinting and Level II background screening. For more information about the Florida Clearinghouse and Level II background screening requirements, including eligibility assessments and compliance guidelines, please visit https://info.flclearinghouse.com .

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.

Position Type:

Full-Time Job Categories:

Classroom Teacher > Early Childhood Classroom Teacher > Preschool Special Education > General Special Education Job Requirements Contact Information Pasco County Schools 7227 Land O'Lakes Blvd. Land O' Lakes, Florida 34639

Phone:

727-774-2000

Email:

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