Lead Prek Teacher Kido River Place

We’re growing and looking for a passionate Lead Prek Teachers to join our River Place campus for the Fall!

What You’ll Do as a Lead Teacher

• Prepare engaging lessons using our rich, easy-to-use curriculum—with plenty of room to bring your own creativity to life
• Thrive in a fast-paced environment while providing responsive, attentive care to every child
• Build strong, positive relationships with children and families through daily communication, photos, and meaningful updates
• Foster a love of learning in a preschool setting
• Collaborate closely with your teaching team to create a supportive, inspiring classroom

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED
• Experience teaching in a licensed preschool setting
• At least 18 years of age
• Spanish fluency is a plus, but not required

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field, or
• CDA (Child Development Associate Certification)
• 5–10 years of experience in a licensed childcare setting, or
• 2–3 years of experience in a Montessori school setting

Why Join Kïdo?

We’re a people-first organization—your growth, wellbeing, and success matter here.

• Competitive salary and clear pathways for career advancement
• Free tuition for your children (ages 18 months to 5 years)
• A stocked teacher lounge with healthy snacks
• Fully supplied classrooms + ability to order additional materials bi-weekly
• Tuition reimbursement programs and ongoing professional development
• Comprehensive paid training—including dedicated school closure days for team learning
• Smaller student-teacher ratios than state minimums for more meaningful interactions
• $500 refer-a-friend bonus

Full-Time Team Member Perks

• Your birthday off 🎉
• 2 weeks vacation + 1 week sick time (15 days total in your first year)
• Paid holidays
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with generous employer contributions
• FREE short-term disability and life insurance
• Annual bonuses based on tenure

If you're ready to be part of a collaborative, forward-thinking team where your work makes a real difference, we’d love to meet you. Join us at Kïdo River Place and help shape the future: one child at a time.

Discover more About Kïdo by visiting our website at : https://kidoschools.com/us/

As part of our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of the children in our care, the successful candidate is expected to undergo an enhanced fingerprint-based background check. Kido is an equal opportunity employer.