Lead Teacher

At Wellington Academy, we believe every child deserves a nurturing, engaging, and safe environment to learn and grow. Our early learning program focuses on fostering curiosity, creativity, and confidence in every child through play-based and developmentally appropriate learning experiences.

Responsibilities:

-Plan and implement engaging lesson plans aligned with developmental standards.

-Foster a positive, inclusive classroom culture that supports social-emotional growth.

-Build strong relationships with families through regular communication and progress updates.

-Collaborate with other teachers and staff to ensure consistent quality and compliance with licensing standards.

-Maintain accurate attendance, incident, and developmental records.

Qualifications:

-High School Diploma or GED required

-CDA or higher in Early Childhood Education preferred.

-Minimum 1 year of experience in an early learning or preschool setting.

-Knowledge of DCF, APPLE, and School Readiness standards a plus.

-CPR and First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain).

-Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: From $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Language:

• English (Required)

License/Certification:

• Child Development Associate Certification (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Fort Myers, FL 33907 (Required)

Work Location: In person