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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 24pt; font-weight: bold\">VPK Lead Teacher</span><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">We are seeking an experienced and passionate<span> </span></span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">VPK Lead Teacher</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span> </span>to join our early learning team! This role is ideal for an educator who is dedicated to helping children grow academically, socially, emotionally, and physically while preparing them for kindergarten success.</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">As a VPK Lead Teacher, you will deliver a developmentally appropriate curriculum, maintain a safe and engaging classroom, collaborate with families, and model professionalism and leadership within the center.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">Position Overview</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">The VPK Lead Teacher is responsible for planning and implementing state-aligned VPK curriculum, conducting assessments, and fostering a nurturing, structured, and stimulating learning environment. This role supports children’s progress across all developmental domains and contributes to a positive and collaborative school culture.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">Key Responsibilities</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Develop weekly lesson plans and implement developmentally appropriate activities that support all areas of early learning.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Use age-appropriate teaching practices to encourage physical, emotional, social, and cognitive development.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Create and maintain a clean, organized, and engaging classroom environment.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Maintain classroom safety standards, report concerns, and uphold child-to-staff ratio requirements.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Participate in classroom preparation, cleaning tasks, and facility upkeep to ensure a safe and welcoming learning environment.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Prepare for and participate in VPK Graduation events.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">Qualifications</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold\">Minimum 2.5 years of experience</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><span> </span>in early childhood education.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Ability to mentor and support assistant teachers.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Strong communication, organizational, and time-management skills.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Knowledge of early childhood curriculum practices and classroom implementation.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with professionalism and leadership.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Ability to pass a Level II Background Screening.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">10 hours of annual continuing education.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 18pt; font-weight: bold\">Physical Requirements</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Able to lift up to 30 lbs, including lifting children as needed.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\"><br><br></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt\">Ability to stand for extended periods and sit on the floor with children.</span><span style=\"font-family: Arial, sans-serif; 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We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. We value diversity and strive to maintain a respectful and inclusive work environment for everyone.</span></p>",
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