Teacher, Prekindergarten (2025-2026) 1-Year Only *Anticipated Vacancy

Job title: Teacher, Prekindergarten (2025-2026) 1-Year Only *Anticipated Vacancy in Port Richey, FL at Pasco County Schools Company: Pasco County Schools Job description: Job Details:Pasco County Schools is located just north of Tampa, Florida. We are a thriving, growing, diverse community that feature 80+ schools including elementary, middle, high, charter, educational centers and a virtual school. Pasco County encompasses beach areas, rural, urban, and is continuously growing. We are looking for dedicated candidates to join our team and work towards our mission: to provide a world-class education for all students. Pasco County Schools promotes Equal Educational and Employment Opportunities.Job Description:*The following job ad is for a temporary 1-year assignment for the 2025-2026 school year.**Your employment with Pasco County Schools will end after the current school year in which your tutoring role began.*The District is not obligated to offer you a position for the following school year.Estimated Start: 08/04/2025Location: Chasco K-8 (Opening August 2025), 7702 Ridge Road, Port Richey, FL 34668Chasco K-8 is the merging of Chasco Elementary School, Chasco Middle School, and Calusa Elementary SchoolSpecialty: Early Childhood Programs - Voluntary Prekindergarten Education Program (VPK)Grade Level: Age (4-5)Instructional Position196 Days Per YearFull Time, Benefit EligibleJOB SUMMARYResponsible for providing responsive care, effective teaching, and an organized learning environment that promotes healthy development and children’s school readiness skill growth aligned with Head Start and state standards, including children with disabilities.EDUCATION, TRAINING & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Early Childhood Education/Child Development

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• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution with coursework equivalent to a major in Early Childhood Education/Child Development

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• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in the field of Elementary Education

• One year of experience teaching preschool-aged children

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES & REGISTRATIONS

• Florida Educator’s certificate in Early Childhood Education, Prekindergarten/Primary, or Preschool Education

• Completion of 15-hours of state-required Emergent Literacy Course and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten

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• Completion of Reading Endorsement Competency I and Implementing the Florida Standards in Preschool Classrooms: 3 Years Old to Kindergarten

• Satisfactory completion of First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) course for infants and toddlers within 3 months of hire

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• All hires must meet the Early Childhood physical examination requirements.

Current and former parents or guardians of children served by the Head Start program will receive preference for employment in Head Start vacancies for which they apply.FOR SECONDARY EDUCATION ONLY: *This position may require you to teach an additional period beyond your base contract. Should this occur, you will receive additional compensation at the effective negotiated rate in addition to your base salary for instructing this additional period. This additional amount will be paid as a supplement and will be disbursed in equal payments based on the District’s established payroll calendar for this position. This amount is considered part of your salary for Florida Retirement System purposes.*Click for Job Description.Notification of Nondiscrimination: The District School Board of Pasco County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, religion, national origin, marital status, disability, or age in its programs, services, and activities or in its hiring and employment practices. Expected salary: Location: Port Richey, FL Apply for the job now! Apply for this job