Job Summary Children's University is seeking an enthusiastic, experienced Lead Teacher to join our Port St. Lucie campus! This position is for one of our Three-Year-Old classrooms and is ideal for a teacher who loves creating an engaging, structured, and fun preschool environment. Our classrooms are designed to be much more than childcare. We believe three-year-olds thrive in an engaging school environment where they are encouraged to explore, communicate, create, build friendships, develop independence, and grow academically and socially.

Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 7:45 AM-4:45 PM About the Position As the Lead Teacher, you will take an active role in creating a fun, engaging, and developmentally appropriate preschool classroom. Three is such an exciting age, and we are looking for a teacher who understands how to balance learning, play, structure, creativity, and plenty of fun! Our school provides its own curriculum and weekly themes while giving teachers the opportunity to be creative in how those themes come to life in their classroom. We are looking for someone who genuinely enjoys teaching young children, planning activities, and being actively involved throughout the day—not someone who simply supervises the room.

Responsibilities Include:

Creating and implementing engaging, age-appropriate activities based on our curriculum and weekly themes Leading circle time, art, sensory activities, literacy activities, music and movement, and hands-on learning experiences Introducing and reinforcing preschool concepts such as letters, numbers, colors, shapes, vocabulary, early writing skills, and name recognition Encouraging fine motor, gross motor, social-emotional, language, and early academic development Helping children develop independence, responsibility, and strong classroom routines Supporting children as they learn to communicate their needs, solve problems, share, take turns, and navigate friendships Actively interacting, playing, and engaging with children throughout the day Maintaining consistent and positive classroom expectations and behavior management Supervising meals, snacks, nap time, playground time, and classroom transitions Maintaining a clean, organized, safe, and inviting classroom Completing daily cleaning and sanitizing responsibilities Providing parents with regular photos and classroom updates through Procare Building positive relationships with families and providing professional, consistent parent communication Working closely with your co-teacher and the administrative team to provide excellent care and education Requirements DCF 45 Hours MUST be completed Minimum of 1 year of classroom experience is required Previous experience working with preschool-aged children strongly preferred CDA or equivalent credential preferred Must be dependable, energetic, patient, nurturing, and enthusiastic Strong classroom-management skills are essential Strong communication and organizational skills Must be comfortable managing the routines and needs of a busy three-year-old classroom Must be willing to actively participate with children throughout the day and bring creativity and enthusiasm into the classroom Why Children's University? Children's University works hard to provide families with a high-quality early childhood education experience and a school community they can feel confident being a part of. We are proud to have been voted Best Child Care in the Treasure Coast for four consecutive years, and we are looking for a teacher who wants to help us continue that standard of excellence. We want teachers who take pride in their classrooms, build meaningful relationships with their students and families, and understand how important these early preschool years are in preparing children for future success.

Benefits Include:

Paid time off Paid holidays Discounted childcare Monday-Friday schedule No weekends Supportive school community If you are an experienced early childhood educator who loves working with three-year-olds, enjoys creating engaging learning experiences, and wants to be part of a school that takes pride in providing excellent care and education, we would love to meet you!

Benefits:

Childcare Employee discount Paid time off

Pay:

$16.00 - $16.50 per hour

Work Location:

In person