Lead & Assistant Preschool Teachers
Ivybrook Academy of Estero is growing and seeking passionate Discovery Teacher (Enrichment Educator) to join our team!
At Ivybrook Academy, we blend the best of Montessori and Reggio Emilia-inspired education to create a nurturing, engaging, and innovative learning environment. Our preschool is committed to fostering creativity, individuality, critical thinking, and a lifelong love of learning.
We believe children learn best when their unique voices are heard and valued. Our educators play a vital role in cultivating confident, compassionate, and curious learners while working within a supportive and professional school community.
Essential Functions & Responsibilities
- Specialized Instruction: Design and execute innovative daily lesson plans for Art, Music & Movement, and Spanish rooted in the Ivybrook philosophy, Montessori methods, and Reggio Emilia process-art.
- Safety & Presence: Maintain rigorous active supervision standards and ensure the enrichment classroom remains a safe, supervised space during all transitions.
- Attendance Standard: Must meet the 97% attendance requirement to ensure consistency for all classes visiting the Discovery room.
- Physical Vitality: Must be able to lift 35lbs and manage classroom equipment and art supplies.
- Maintain a neat, clean, and sanitary classroom daily.
- Work cooperatively and professionally with staff members and parents
- Maintain communication with parents
- Responsible, Punctual, and Detail-Orientated
- Be available for parent conferences
- Attend staff meetings, training and school functions
- Commit to continuing education
Why Join Ivybrook Academy?
- Competitive hourly pay: $17.00 – $21.00 per hour
- Performance-based bonus opportunities
- Full curriculum provided
- Supportive, collaborative, and professional work environment
- Work-life balance with a schedule that generally follows the Lee County School District calendar
- Paid time off opportunities
- Tuition discounts for eligible employees
- Professional growth and advancement opportunities
Requirements & Compliance
- Experience: Minimum of two years lead teaching experience within the last five years required.
- Education: CDA or Associate’s Degree required.
- Certification: Current CPR Certification required.
- Compliance: Employment is contingent upon a successful criminal and sex offender background investigation and a post-offer medical fitness clearance.
Available Positions Part-Time
- Morning Shift: Approximately 7:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
- Expected hours: 20–25 hours per week
Benefits
Performance Bonus: Eligible for an annual performance bonus; bonuses are discretionary and not guaranteed, as they are contingent upon individual performance, school enrollment, and annual budgeting.
Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position and is not an exhaustive list of responsibilities. Additional duties may be assigned based on the needs of the school.
Job Type: Part-time
Pay: $17.00 - $21.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Employee discount
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
Language:
Ability to Relocate:
- Estero, FL 33928: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
