Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher

At Blue Harbor Preschool Academy, our mission is to shape extraordinary futures from small beginnings. We’re a family-owned, community-rooted school that takes pride in providing nurturing, high-quality early childhood education in a safe, engaging, and creative space. We’re currently seeking an experienced, passionate Lead VPK Teacher to guide our 4- to 5-year-old learners through their most important kindergarten readiness year. This is a key leadership role—ideal for someone who thrives in a structured academic environment and is ready to make a meaningful impact on children and families. Position Overview: As the Lead VPK Teacher, you will be responsible for planning and delivering developmentally appropriate instruction that aligns with Florida’s VPK standards. You will help ensure that each child receives the academic and emotional support they need to succeed in kindergarten and beyond. Responsibilities Include: ✅ Developing and implementing lesson plans aligned with Florida Early Learning Standards ✅ Leading journaling and letter-writing projects to build foundational literacy ✅ Administering and tracking progress monitoring (PM1–PM2–PM3) ✅ Maintaining a clean, welcoming, and stimulating classroom environment ✅ Building strong relationships with students and families ✅ Encouraging social-emotional growth through purposeful play and open-ended activities ✅ Supporting and mentoring assistant staff and collaborating with leadership on quality improvement ✅ Participating in classroom observations and feedback sessions to improve instructional practice Requirements Qualifications (Required): 📘 Associate's Degree in Early Childhood (preferred, but not required) 📘 CDA or CDA Equivalent (minimum requirement) 📘 2+ years teaching in a preschool or VPK classroom 📘 Strong understanding of child development and VPK standards 📘 CPR & First Aid Certification (or willingness to obtain) 📘 Passion for early learning and a commitment to kindergarten readiness Benefits Compensation & Benefits: 💰 $17.00–$19.00/hour (based on experience and credentials) 🎓 Paid professional development and training 🌴 Paid holidays after 90 days 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Staff childcare discount Why Join Blue Harbor? 💙 A warm, inclusive school culture 🌱 Small class sizes for meaningful learning 🎓 Professional growth & leadership opportunities 💬 Open communication & family-style support 📅 Consistent weekday schedule—no nights or weekends 🍎 Lunch and snacks are provided for staff

Port St. Lucie, FL, USA

$17-19

Workable

Infant or Toddler Teacher

O2B Kids is a part of O2B Early Education which began in Gainesville, FL in 1998 and has grown widely in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Minnesota, with MANY locations on the horizon, including several locations in each state. Due to the volume of locations we have in this specific region, we'd love to discuss what position and center would be best based on your location, desired position, schedule, and age preferences. We have several centers within close proximity of one another so we find it's best to learn which position may match you best based on your experience, credentials, interests, and location. Should you apply, we'll work towards scheduling an interview so that we can determine the best fit for you! Possible Positions Infant Teacher Toddler Teacher Lead Preschool Teacher PreK Lead Teacher School-Age Counselor Receptionist Cafe/Nutrition Specialist Possible Locations Please be sure to visit our website, www.cedarspreschool.com, for specific addresses. Lake St. Louis, MO Overland, MO West Columbia, MO East Columbia, MO O'Fallon, MO St. Charles, MO Responsibilities and Duties Work Monday - Friday for full time employment Execute lesson plans and curriculum Maintain licensing requirements Complete required assessments and observations Talk to parents and help meet their needs Maintain cleanliness in the classroom Have fun! ***These are responsibilities for our most common positions, but will be happy to discuss responsitibilities for less common positions. Requirements Training and experience is preferred, but we are a willing to train and support education through scholarships. There are some positions where specific credentials may be required. CDA, Associates Degree, or higher (preferred but not required) CPR/First Aid Experience working with children 0-13 years-old (preferred but not required) Willing to train! Benefits 50% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for full-time employees First 4 weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire Monthly incentive bonuses Paid holidays for full-time employees Paid time off for full-time employees Health insurance for full-time employees Dental, Vision, and other voluntary plans for full-time employees Pet Insurance TeleDoc 529 college savings plan Direct deposit and paperless pay checks 401k with a 1% match for qualifying employees Scholarships towards early childhood education credentials Free first aid and CPR training Meals provided during student lunch time Employee snack and coffee station $1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee $250 employee referral bonus for each referred student Wage is based on experience, credentials and precise position To learn more about O2B Kids, visit our website at www.o2bkids.com. O2B Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

St Charles, MO, USA

Negotiable Salary

Workable

Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher

Cedars Preschool is a part of O2B Early Education which began in Gainesville, FL in 1998 and has grown widely in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Alabama and Minnesota, with MANY locations on the horizon, including several locations in new states. We’re currently hiring for several well-established locations in the area and have a variety of exciting opportunities available. Some of our biggest needs right now are for assistant toddler teacher at our Union Grove and McDonough locations — but we’re always on the lookout for passionate educators across all age groups and positions. Whether you're interested in this specific role or just exploring your options, we encourage you to apply — one application allows us to consider you for multiple roles across multiple centers, based on your experience, preferences, location, and availability. Once you apply, we’ll reach out to schedule an interview and work together to find the best fit for you. We can’t wait to meet you! Possible Positions Infant Teacher Toddler Teacher Lead Preschool Teacher PreK Lead Teacher School-Age Counselor Receptionist Cafe/Nutrition Specialist Responsibilities and Duties Work Monday - Friday for full time employment Execute lesson plans and curriculum Maintain licensing requirements Complete required assessments and observations Talk to parents and help meet their needs Maintain cleanliness in the classroom Have fun! ***These are responsibilities for our most common positions, but will be happy to discuss responsibilities for less common positions. Requirements Training and experience is preferred, but we are a willing to train and support education through scholarships. There are some positions where specific credentials may be required. CDA, Associates Degree, or higher (preferred but not required) CPR/First Aid Experience working with children 0-13 years-old (preferred but not required) Willing to train! Benefits 50% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for full-time employees First four weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire Monthly incentive bonuses Paid holidays for full-time employees Paid time off for full-time employees Health insurance for full-time employees Dental, Vision, and other voluntary plans for full-time employees Pet Insurance TeleDoc 529 college savings plan Direct deposit and paperless pay checks 401k with a 1% match for qualifying employees Scholarships towards early childhood education credentials Free first aid and CPR training Meals provided during student lunch time Employee snack and coffee station $1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee $250 employee referral bonus for each referred student Wage is based on experience, credentials and precise position To learn more about O2B Kids, visit our website at www.o2bkids.com. O2B Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

McDonough, GA, USA

Negotiable Salary

Workable

Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher

O2B Kids began in Gainesville, FL in 1998 and has grown widely in Florida, Georgia, and Minnesota, with MANY locations on the horizon, including several new Georgia locations, and new states too! Due to the volumn of locations we have in this specific region, we'd love to discuss what position and center would be best based on your location, desired position, schedule, and age preferences. We have several centers within close proximity of one another so we find it's best to learn which position may match you best based on your experience, credentials, interests, and location. Should you apply, we'll work towards scheduling an interview so that we can determine the best fit for you! Possible Positions Infant Teacher Toddler Teacher Lead Preschool Teacher PreK Lead Teacher School-Age Counselor Receptionist Cafe/Nutrition Specialist Responsibilities and Duties Work Monday - Friday for full time employment Execute lesson plans and curriculum Maintain licensing requirements Complete required assessments and observations Talk to parents and help meet their needs Maintain cleanliness in the classroom Have fun! ***These are responsibilities for our most common positions, but will be happy to discuss responsitibilities for less common positions. Requirements Training and experience is preferred, but we are a willing to train and support education through scholarships. There are some positions where specific credentials may be required. CDA or Florida Staff Crednetial CPR/First Aid Experience working with children 0-13 years-old Willing to train! Benefits 50% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for full-time employees First four weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire Monthly incentive bonuses for full-time employees (up to $200 month - based on enrollment) Paid holidays for full-time employees Paid time off for full-time employees Health insurance for full-time employees Dental, Vision, and other voluntary plans for full-time employees Pet Insurance TeleDoc 529 college savings plan Direct deposit and paperless pay checks 401k with a 1% match for qualifying employees Scholarships towards early childhood education credentials Free first aid and CPR training Meals provided during student lunch time Employee snack and coffee station $1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee $250 employee referral bonus for each referred student Wage is based on experience, credentials and precise position Want to learn more about O2B Kids? Check us out at www.o2bkids.com O2B Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

Lake City, FL, USA

Negotiable Salary

Workable

Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher

O2B Kids is a part of O2B Early Education which began in Gainesville, FL in 1998 and has grown widely in Florida, Georgia, Missouri, Alabama and Minnesota, with MANY locations on the horizon, including several locations in each state. Due to the volume of locations we have in this specific region, we'd love to discuss what position and center would be best based on your location, desired position, schedule, and age preferences. We have several centers within close proximity of one another so we find it's best to learn which position may match you best based on your experience, credentials, interests, and location. Should you apply, we'll work towards scheduling an interview so that we can determine the best fit for you! Possible Positions Infant Teacher Toddler Teacher Lead Preschool Teacher PreK Lead Teacher School-Age Counselor Receptionist Cafe/Nutrition Specialist Responsibilities and Duties Work Monday - Friday for full time employment Execute lesson plans and curriculum Maintain licensing requirements Complete required assessments and observations Talk to parents and help meet their needs Maintain cleanliness in the classroom Have fun! ***These are responsibilities for our most common positions, but will be happy to discuss responsibilities for less common positions. Requirements Training and experience is preferred, but we are a willing to train and support education through scholarships. There are some positions where specific credentials may be required. CDA, Associates Degree, or higher (preferred but not required) CPR/First Aid Experience working with children 0-13 years-old (preferred but not required) Willing to train! Benefits 50% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for 2 children (50% off each additional) for full-time employees First eight weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire · 50% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for full-time employees · First four weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire · Monthly incentive bonuses for full-time employees (up to $200 month - based on enrollment) · Paid holidays for full-time employees · Paid time off for full-time employees · Health insurance for full-time employees · Dental, Vision, and other voluntary plans for full-time employees · Pet Insurance · TeleDoc · 529 college savings plan · Direct deposit and paperless pay checks · 401(k) with employer contribution for qualifying employees · Scholarships towards early childhood education credentials · Free first aid and CPR training · Meals provided during student lunch time · Employee snack and coffee station · $1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee · $250 employee referral bonus for each referred student · Wage is based on experience, credentials and precise positionosition To learn more about O2B Kids, visit our website at www.o2bkids.com. O2B Kids is an equal opportunity employer.

Cottage Grove, MN, USA

Negotiable Salary

Workable

Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher

O2B Kids is a part of O2B Early Education which began in Gainesville, FL in 1998 and has grown widely in Florida, Georgia, Missouri and Minnesota, with MANY locations on the horizon, including several locations in each state. We are SO excited to prepare for our NEW Cottleville location to open in early 2024. Due to the volumn of locations we have in this specific region, we'd love to discuss what position and center would be best based on your location, desired position, schedule, and age preferences. We have several centers within close proximity of one another so we find it's best to learn which position may match you best based on your experience, credentials, interests, and location. Should you apply, we'll work towards scheduling an interview so that we can determine the best fit for you! Possible Positions Infant Teacher - posted position Toddler Teacher - posted position Lead Preschool Teacher PreK Lead Teacher School-Age Counselor Receptionist Cafe/Nutrition Specialist Possible Locations Please be sure to visit our website, www.cedarspreschool.com, for specific addresses. Cottleville, MO \West Columbia, MO East Columbia, MO Lake St. Louis, MO O'Fallon, MO St. Charles, MO Overland, MO Responsibilities and Duties Work Monday - Friday for full time employment Execute lesson plans and curriculum Maintain licensing requirements Complete required assessments and observations Talk to parents and help meet their needs Maintain cleanliness in the classroom Have fun! ***These are responsibilities for our most common positions, but will be happy to discuss responsitibilities for less common positions. Requirements Training and experience is preferred, but we are a willing to train and support education through scholarships. There are some positions where specific credentials may be required. CDA, Associates Degree, or higher (preferred) CPR/First Aid (preferred) Experience working with children 0-13 years-old (preferred) Willing to train! Benefits 50% off of preschool or afterschool tuition for full-time employees First four weeks of tuition for two children free at time of hire Monthly incentive bonuses for full-time employees (up to $200 month - based on enrollment) Paid holidays for full-time employees Paid time off for full-time employees Health insurance for full-time employees Dental, Vision, and other voluntary plans for full-time employees Pet Insurance TeleDoc 529 college savings plan Direct deposit and paperless pay checks 401(k) with match Scholarships towards early childhood education credentials Free first aid and CPR training Meals provided during student lunch time Employee snack and coffee station $1,000 employee referral bonus for each referred employee $250 employee referral bonus for each referred student Wage is based on experience, credentials and precise position

Cottleville, MO, USA

Negotiable Salary

Preschool Teacher / Lead Teacher

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