VPK Teacher
YMCA of South Palm Beach CountyBoca Raton, Florida, United States
Posted April 9, 2026
16 - 18
Full Time
About the Company
The YMCA of South Palm Beach County is a leading nonprofit organization dedicated to strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility. With a mission rooted in Christian principles, the association offers programs that nurture the spirit, mind, and body of participants across all age groups. Its network of facilities—including the DeVos-Blum Family YMCA of Boynton Beach, Peter Blum Family YMCA of Boca Raton, and YMCA@901 NCCI Preschool—provides comprehensive services from early childhood education to adult fitness and wellness. By integrating faith-based values with inclusive, community-focused programming, the YMCA distinguishes itself as a unique catalyst for positive social impact in South Florida.
Job Description
The VPK Preschool Teacher is responsible for implementing the Creative Curriculum and providing a nurturing, well-supervised and safe environment for preschool children, while preparing them for kindergarten using the Florida state standards and FAST assessment.
Requirements
- Notify Child Development Director in the event of absence.
- Attend organized staff meetings.
- Turn in lesson plans every Friday for the next week.
- Provide ongoing communication, photos and videos on the school app.
- Participate in keeping the classroom clean and orderly.
- Supervise and interact with children while on the playground.
- Complete VPK assessments three times during the school year as required.
- Assist with the planning of graduation activities at the end of the school year.
- Work closely with other staff to create an innovative and rich learning environment.
- Any other duty as deemed necessary by the Preschool Director / Program manager.