VPK Lead Teacher

Position:

Lead VPK Teacher Kids In Motion |

Coral Springs, FL Location:

11246 Wiles Rd, Coral Springs, FL 33076 Pay range: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

Full-Time | Monday-Friday | (flexibility appreciated) Inspire Young Learners and Prepare Them for Success! Kids In Motion is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced, and nurturing Lead VPK Teacher to guide our Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) classroom. If you're passionate about early childhood education, school readiness, and helping children build confidence before kindergarten, we'd love to meet you. This is an excellent opportunity to join a supportive team that values professional growth, collaboration, and making a lasting impact on children's lives. What You'll Do As our Lead VPK Teacher, you will: Lead a classroom of preschool-aged children using the Florida VPK curriculum Create engaging, age-appropriate lesson plans that support kindergarten readiness Foster early literacy, language development, and social-emotional growth Maintain a structured, positive, and nurturing learning environment Conduct assessments and track student progress Guide classroom routines and implement positive behavior management strategies Build strong partnerships with families through regular communication Collaborate with fellow educators and support staff Ensure compliance with Florida VPK standards, DCF regulations, and licensing requirements

QualificationsRequired:

45-Hour DCF Child Care Training Ability to pass Level II Background Screening Strong classroom management and communication skills Passion for working with preschool-aged children

Preferred:

Previous VPK, preschool, or early childhood teaching experience CDA CPR and First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain) Why Join Kids In Motion? We believe in investing in our teachers and providing opportunities for long-term career growth.

Benefits May Include:

Competitive pay Paid holidays and vacation time 401(k) retirement plan Dental insurance Vision insurance Life insurance Employee childcare discount Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment Career advancement opportunities The Ideal Candidate You are: Patient, positive, and dependable Passionate about early childhood education Organized and able to manage a structured classroom environment A strong communicator who enjoys partnering with families Dedicated to helping children build the skills they need for kindergarten success Apply Today! We're actively interviewing and looking to hire quickly. If you're ready to make a difference in the lives of young learners while growing your career in early childhood education, we'd love to hear from you. Join the Kids In Motion team and help shape the future—one child at a time.

Pay:

$17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Life insurance Vision insurance

Education:

High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

Teaching:

1 year (Preferred)

Childcare:

1 year (Preferred)

Language:

English (Required)

License/Certification:

45-Hour DCF Certification (Required) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person