Lead VPK Teacher

Lead VPK Teacher Odyssey Charter School, Inc. - 3.1 Palm Bay, FL Job Details Full-time From $28,000 a year Benefits Health savings account Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Flexible spending account Paid time off Vision insurance 401(k) matching Employee discount Professional development assistance Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications CPR Certification Teamwork Early childhood education Montessori Certification Associate's degree Child Development Associate Certification Teaching Early Childhood Education Full Job Description Montessori Village Green is seeking a passionate and dedicated VPK Lead Teacher to join our team for the 2026-2027 school year. The ideal candidate will bring enthusiasm for early childhood education and a love of fostering independence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning in young children. If you are Montessori certified, or eager to be trained in the Montessori philosophy, we'd love to meet you!

Qualifications Required:

Experience working with young children Minimum of a Child Development Associate (CDA) and

Florida State Staff Credential VPK Teaching Certification Early Literacy Endorsement Preferred:

Montessori Primary Credential Associate's degree in early childhood education or equivalent Familiarity with Montessori philosophy and practices About Montessori Village Green Located on the beautiful Odyssey Charter School campus, Montessori Village Green embraces Dr. Maria Montessori's philosophy of educating the whole child, mind, body, and spirit.

We are part of Odyssey Charter School, Inc., a tuition-free, public charter school network founded in 1999. Odyssey is a state and national leader in green, holistic education, and a proud recipient of the U.S. Department of Education's National Green Ribbon Schools designation. Our schools are accredited through Cognia and have earned multiple awards for excellence in health, wellness, and sustainability, including the USDA's Gold Award with Distinction for nutrition and physical activity initiatives. Benefits 401(k) & 401(k) matching Health, dental, and vision insurance Life insurance Flexible spending & health savings accounts Paid time off Employee discounts Professional development assistance Retirement plan Schedule 10-month position (Brevard County School District Calendar) Optional summer camp work Join Us If you are a compassionate educator who believes in nurturing the whole child and values collaboration, curiosity, and community, we invite you to apply and grow with us! All OCS, Inc. employees must have a Level II background screening in accordance with the "Jessica Lundsford Act", and any applicable laws. Florida law requires a screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse. For more information on the Clearinghouse, please visit their website at https://info.flclearinghouse.com. Upon hiring, employees will be provided with information and instructions to complete their background screening through the Clearinghouse.

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//info.flclearinghouse.com Odyssey Charter School, Inc. shall, on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, or marital status be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity, or in any employment conditions or practices conducted by this School, except as provided by law.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $28,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance

License/Certification:

CPR Certification (Preferred) Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person