Passionate Lead Teacher ready to Make a Difference
Full Time • Weston
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Free uniforms
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
At Edu1st, we don’t just teach. We spark wonder. We build cultures of thinking. We prepare children—not for the world we know, but for the one they will create.
If you believe:
- Education should ignite purpose, not just meet standards
- Thinking is a habit, not a task
- Emotional intelligence and global awareness matter just as much as ABCs and 123s
…then you’re one of us!
We want to invite you to live the VESS Movement:
A bilingual, inquiry-based framework grounded in neuroscience, fueled by creativity, and committed to shaping meaningful lives with balance and wisdom.
We’re hiring educators who are ready to evolve, collaborate, and lead. In our schools, teaching is not a job—it’s a transformational act.
Academic Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, or Elementary.
- Specialization or Certification in Bilingual Education, STEM or Literacy (is a plus).
Experience
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Early Childhood
- Demonstrated experience with: Inquiry-based learning or Reggio Emilia, Bilingual teaching (English/Spanish), Project-based or STEAM activities, Classroom management
Language Proficiency
- Fluent in English (native or near native level)
- Able to teach literacy
Pedagogical Skills
- Strong understanding of developmentally appropriate practices
- Ability to design and lead integrated, interdisciplinary units of inquiry
- Comfort with hands-on and creative activities
- Uses formative assessment to guide individualized instruction
Personal & Professional Attributes
- Warm, nurturing, and emotionally intelligent
- Highly organized, creative, and reflective
- Comfortable with collaborative planning and open-ended learning
- Strong communicator with both children and parents
- Passionate about lifelong learning and innovation in education
💰 Compensation & Perks:
🔹 Competitive Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour (Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts)
🔹 Performance Bonuses – Get rewarded for your hard work!
🔹 Tuition Benefits for your children (ages 0-5, plus summer camp for ages 5-10)
🔹 Paid Time Off – Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days
🔹 Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision & more
🔹 401k Matching up to 3%
🔹 Professional Development – Unlock your full potential!
🔹 Training in a holistic education model that embraces best practices
🔹 Competitive Pay: $16.00 - $19.00 per hour (Monday - Friday, 8-hour shifts)
🔹 Performance Bonuses – Get rewarded for your hard work!
🔹 Tuition Benefits for your children (ages 0-5, plus summer camp for ages 5-10)
🔹 Paid Time Off – Vacation, Holidays, and Sick Days
🔹 Comprehensive Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision & more
🔹 401k Matching up to 3%
🔹 Professional Development – Unlock your full potential!
🔹 Training in a holistic education model that embraces best practices
📚 What You’ll Do:
🎯 Lead & inspire a team to create an engaging learning environment
👦👧 Work with small groups (ages 0-5) to model successful behaviors
📝 Plan & deliver lessons that nurture curiosity and critical thinking
📈 Conduct performance reviews & progress reports
📖 Stay on top of the latest educational research and participate in ongoing training
🎯 Lead & inspire a team to create an engaging learning environment
👦👧 Work with small groups (ages 0-5) to model successful behaviors
📝 Plan & deliver lessons that nurture curiosity and critical thinking
📈 Conduct performance reviews & progress reports
📖 Stay on top of the latest educational research and participate in ongoing training
Ready to join a movement that’s changing education forever? Apply today and become a part of something bigger! 🚀
Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 per hour
About Edu1st
25 Years Transforming Education Through a Culture of Thinking
At Edu1st, we believe in the transformative power of education. We are passionate about creating deep and lasting change in the way teaching and learning happen—integrating the latest advances in neuroscience with a human-centered and well-being-focused approach.
Founded over 25 years ago in the United States, we have worked tirelessly to design and implement the VESS Educational Model (Balanced Life with Meaning and Wisdom)—an innovative framework that prepares new generations to face the challenges of the 21st century.
A Journey of Learning and Transformation
Founded over 25 years ago in the United States, we have worked tirelessly to design and implement the VESS Educational Model (Balanced Life with Meaning and Wisdom)—an innovative framework that prepares new generations to face the challenges of the 21st century.
A Journey of Learning and Transformation
For more than two decades, we’ve partnered with educational institutions around the world, adapting our programs to the unique needs of each context. Throughout our journey, we’ve witnessed the powerful impact the VESS Model has on people’s lives, fostering a sustainable Culture of Thinking.
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An International and Interdisciplinary Team
Our team brings together experts from diverse backgrounds to enrich the model and respond to the evolving needs of the educational landscape.
Coaching, Ongoing Training, and Support
We bring theory and research into practice—supporting educators and leaders with ongoing coaching and training to ensure the successful implementation of a sustainable Culture of Thinking.
Global Reach and Recognition
Edu1st is a U.S.-based organization recognized by over 120 institutions that implement the VESS Model, forming the International VESS Network. The model is also fully certified by theUniversity of Barcelona.