Lead VPK Teacher
Zephyrhills, FL
Lead VPK Teacher
Full Time • Zephyrhills, FL
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Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Free uniforms
- Paid time off
Full-Time | Monday–Friday | No Nights or Weekends
$18.50–$21.00 per hour based on experience & credentials
$18.50–$21.00 per hour based on experience & credentials
📍 The Learning Experience – Zephyrhills
31210 Wells Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33545
31210 Wells Rd, Zephyrhills, FL 33545
Join a Preschool Where Teachers Are Truly Valued 💛
Looking for a preschool where your creativity, leadership, and passion for children can shine?
The Learning Experience is growing, and we are looking for an enthusiastic and caring Lead VPK Teacher to join our team!
This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a positive, supportive school culture where teachers are empowered to lead engaging classrooms, build meaningful relationships with families, and make a lasting impact in early childhood education.
If you love creating fun learning experiences, supporting children’s growth, and working with a collaborative team, we would love to meet you!
What You’ll Do
As our Lead VPK Teacher, you will:
- Lead your own preschool classroom with confidence and creativity
- Implement our engaging L.E.A.P.® Curriculum
- Create hands-on lesson plans that make learning exciting
- Support children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development
- Maintain classroom organization and child assessments
- Build strong relationships with families through daily communication
- Ensure compliance with DCF health and safety standards
- Collaborate with Assistant Teachers to create a positive classroom environment
- Foster a nurturing, inclusive, and joyful learning atmosphere
Why Teachers Love Working Here
Benefits & Perks
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications
- Supportive leadership team
- Paid training and ongoing professional development
- Opportunities for growth and advancement
- Positive, team-centered culture
- Curriculum and classroom support provided
- Beautiful new preschool environment
- Teacher appreciation events and team celebrations
- The chance to help shape a growing school community
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who has:
- 1+ years of preschool, childcare, or early childhood classroom experience preferred
- CDA credential or degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Florida DCF 45-hour training completed
- VPK Literacy Training completed
- CPR/First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain)
- Strong classroom management and communication skills
- A genuine passion for working with young children
Requirements
Candidates must meet all Florida state licensing requirements, including successful completion of a Level 2 background screening through the Florida Care Provider Background Screening Clearinghouse.
Ready to Make a Difference?
Apply today to join The Learning Experience and become part of a team where children learn, teachers grow, and Happy Happens Here! 💛
Compensation: $18.50 - $21.00 per hour
The Learning Experience
At The Learning Experience, we make early education joyful, engaging and fun so children are happy to learn, play and grow.
Our curriculum focuses on the six ages and stages of early childhood development and engages children in hands-on learning activities that encourage them to explore and solve problems at their own rate of development. This forms a foundation for kids to Learn, Play and Grow under the care of our nurturing teachers and staff.
At TLE®, we’ve created a full cast of characters that become our little learners’ educators, partners and friends through their preschool education journey. Each character has a unique personality and area of interest and brings learning to life by allowing children to explore the world through fun and imagination.
This franchise is independently owned and operated by a franchisee. Your application will go directly to the franchisee, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of this franchisee. All inquiries about employment at this franchisee should be made directly to the franchise location, and not to The Learning Experience Corporate.
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Living TLE®’s mission and values every day
Our mission is to make a positive difference in the lives of a child, their families, and the communities we serve.We achieve this mission through three core values: an Innovative Mindset, a Collaborative Spirit, and Community Impact.
TLE® Center job opportunities
The enthusiasm, commitment and care from our people is what makes TLE® the best place to work in early childhood education. Your talents will shine in our Centers. They’re great places to pursue your passion for teaching, daycare and providing quality early childhood education.
See for yourself what makes TLE® Centers special
Step inside a TLE Center and see how we’ve designed and built every classroom to ensure our little learners and staff are safe and supported.