Lead Prek Teacher Kido River Place
Kido USA
Location
Austin, Texas
Quick overview
The Lead Teacher will prepare and deliver engaging lessons using the provided curriculum while fostering a supportive and creative classroom environment. They are also responsible for building strong relationships with families through consistent communication and providing attentive care to children.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have a high school diploma or GED and experience in a licensed preschool setting. A bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a CDA certification is preferred, along with 5-10 years of relevant experience.
Job description
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.
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid holidays
- Tuition reimbursement
- Paid training
- Life insurance
- Vacation time
- Short-term disability insurance
- Professional development
- Sick time
- Birthday off
- Annual bonuses
- Refer-a-friend bonus
- Free tuition for children
- Stocked teacher lounge