08/06/2021
VPK Teacher & Floater
As an early childhood educator, you are responsible for providing safe and developmentally appropriate programs that are aligned with all relevant federal and state initiatives. Your job duties will include:
Adapting daily routines to meet the interest and needs of the individual child and the group
Developing activities that promote literacy and math concepts
Ensuring that the facility and all equipment is clean, well-maintained, and safe
Establishing policies and procedures, including disciplinary policies
Maintaining and scheduling weekly and monthly activities
Participating in on-going in-service and education development opportunities, and participating in the ongoing development and evaluation of the program’s goals and objectives
Planning and implementing activities that meet the physical, intellectual, emotional and social needs of their students
Providing a classroom environment that encourages parent participation
Providing adequate equipment and activities
Regardless of whether you work in a private, public, federally funded, or nonprofit preschool setting, your responsibilities will always include:
Ensuring that all children are supervised at all times
Establishing routines
Building children’s self-esteem through positive guidance and nurturing
Communicating with parents and discussing their children’s development
Implementing positive discipline
Observing children and making notes of progress and development
Promoting literacy and early education
Providing a safe and secure environment where children feel comfortable
Providing age-appropriate experiences and activities for children, including storytelling, games, and songs
Integrating special needs children in a positive and respectful manner
