VPK Lead/Assistant

**Benefits:** - Health insurance - Paid time off - Training & development - 401(k) - Dental insurance - Employee discounts **About the Role:** The Learning Experience at Viera, FL is looking for a passionate and nurturing VPK Lead and Assistant to join our growing team! This is an exciting opportunity to make a lasting impact on young learners during one of the most critical stages of their development. If you love inspiring curious minds and creating a fun, structured classroom environment, we want to hear from you! **Responsibilities:** - Plan and implement Florida's Voluntary Prekindergarten (VPK) curriculum in alignment with state standards - Create a safe, engaging, and nurturing classroom environment for preschool-aged children - Facilitate age-appropriate activities that promote social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development - Observe, document, and track student progress and developmental milestones - Communicate regularly with parents and guardians regarding child development and classroom activities - Maintain a clean, organized, and developmentally appropriate learning space - Collaborate with lead teachers and center staff to support overall classroom and center goals **Requirements:** - Florida VPK certification or Child Care Staff Credential (or ability to obtain) - Experience working with preschool or early childhood education (ages 3-5) preferred - Knowledge of Florida VPK program standards and early childhood best practices - Strong communication and interpersonal skills with children, parents, and staff - Warm, patient, and enthusiastic demeanor with a genuine passion for early childhood education - Ability to pass a Level 2 background screening as required by Florida DCF - High school diploma or equivalent required; AA or degree in Early Childhood Education a plus **About Us:** The Learning Experience is one of the nation's leading early childhood education providers, dedicated to making a difference in the lives of children from infancy through kindergarten. Our Melbourne-Viera location is proud to offer a warm, family-centered environment where children thrive and families feel at home. Our team members love working here because of our supportive culture, ongoing professional development opportunities, and the chance to truly change young lives every single day. ## 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.