Are you a passionate educator who wants to feel supported, valued, and empowered in your classroom every day? Do you love bringing creativity and personal flair into your teaching—without the burden of starting from scratch on every lesson plan? Do you want to give your best at school and truly unplug when you're home?. If you answered YES, we want to meet you. What We're Looking For. We're seeking both new and experienced educators who are: Experienced in Early Childhood Education (3+ years preferred). Holding a Bachelor's Degree in Education or related field (preferred). Passionate about high-quality early learning and child development. Confident collaborating with assistant teachers in a team environment. Skilled in implementing engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans. Strong in positive classroom management techniques. Nurturing educators who support play-based, child-led learning. Excited to grow within a collaborative and evolving school community. About the

Opportunity:

We are actively hiring a Lead Pre-K Teacher to support our continued growth and upcoming school year planning. As we enter our third school year, our faculty has grown significantly—and we are continuing to build a strong, stable, and inspiring teaching team. We are interviewing daily for Lead Teachers across multiple age groups. While this role is focused on Pre-K, we value experience across Infant, Toddler, Preschool, Pre-K, and School-Age classrooms. As we grow, teachers will have opportunities to explore different age groups to find the best mutual fit and long-term alignment. Why Join Us. At The Goddard School in Estero, you'll find: A supportive leadership team that values your voice and ideas. A strong, collaborative teaching culture. Structured curriculum support—so you can focus on teaching, not reinventing. A school environment where educators are respected and retained.

Real balance:

work hard at school, and truly disconnect at home. Competitive pay Medical Insurance Vision and Dental Insurance Paid Holidays (including Winter Break Dec. 24th - Jan 1st) Holiday Bonuses 2 weeks of Paid Time Off (PTO) 401k with company match Short Term Disability Available Paid trainings We are building something special—and we're looking for educators who want to be part of it. The Goddard School in Estero is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified candidates will be considered for employment without discrimination or harassment based on Age, Race, Color, Religion, Sex, National Origin, Sexual Orientation, Disability, Veteran Status, Pregnancy, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by federal, state, or local laws.

Pay:

$37,440.00 - $43,680.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Vision insurance Application Question(s): Are you VPK endorsed and eligible to work as a lead VPK instructor?

Work Location:

In person