- Company: City of Cape Coral
- Location: Cape Coral South, Lee County
- Salary: $31,200–$37,440/yr
- Full Time
- Cape Coral South, Lee County
- $31,200–$37,440/yr
- Apply on company site
- $31,200–$37,440/yr
City Of Cape Coral at a glance
cityofcapecoral.comSEC filings mentioning "City of Cape Coral": 43 — search EDGAR
Federal funding recipient: largest known award $1.4M from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (started Sep 2, 2020) — via USAspending.gov
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Join City of Cape Coral as a full-time Lead Preschool Teacher and inspire young learners while building a foundation for school readiness. Based in Cape Coral South, this contract position offers educators the chance to design and deliver engaging recreational and developmental programs that help children flourish.
About the Role
As a lead educator at City of Cape Coral's youth center, you'll create enriching learning environments where preschool-age children develop social, emotional, cognitive, and physical skills. This is a hands-on role where planning, organization, and curriculum design directly impact child outcomes and family confidence in our programs.
What You'll Do
- Design and facilitate recreational and educational activities aligned with age-appropriate developmental milestones
- Establish safe, supportive classroom spaces that encourage exploration, creativity, and peer interaction
- Plan and execute programs that comply with facility guidelines and early childhood best practices
- Observe and assess children's developmental progress to inform instruction and support individualized learning
- Communicate regularly with families about their child's growth and experiences
- Maintain accurate records and documentation as required by program standards
What We're Looking For
- Teaching experience or demonstrated expertise with preschool-age children
- Knowledge of early childhood development and child-centered instruction
- Strong organizational and communication skills
- Ability to create inclusive, nurturing environments
- Willingness to undergo background check and fingerprinting (required for this safety-sensitive position)
- Current or ability to obtain relevant early childhood certifications preferred
About City of Cape Coral
City of Cape Coral Parks & Recreation is committed to enriching community life through quality youth and recreational programming. We serve families across Lee County with innovative, safe, and developmentally focused services.
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Florida is a state in the Southeastern and South Atlantic regions of the United States. It borders the Gulf of Mexico to the west, Alabama to the northwest, Georgia to the north, the Atlantic Ocean to the east, the Straits of Florida to the south, and The Bahamas to the southeast. About two-thirds of Florida occupies a peninsula between the Gulf of Mexico and the Atlantic Ocean. It has the longest
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National unemployment rate in US: 4.2% — via World Bank
Private-sector wage growth (year over year): 3.3% — via FRED
National quits rate: 1.9% — via FRED (BLS JOLTS)
GDP per capita in US: $90,027 — via World Bank
Consumer price inflation in US: 2.9% (annual) — via World Bank
Real GDP growth in US: 2.2% (annual) — via World Bank
Average hours worked per year in US: 1,800 — via OECD
Cost of living in Florida: 3.4% above the national average — via BEA
Median household income in Lee County: $73,099 — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Most recent FEMA-declared disaster in Lee County: Hurricane Milton (Hurricane), Oct 2024 — via FEMA
Average commute time in Lee County: 28 min — via US Census ACS / Data USA
Typical climate: average high 85°F / low 66°F year-round (summers around 92°F, winters around 55°F) — via NOAA 1991-2020 Normals
Walkability: Above average walkable (14.2/20) — via EPA National Walkability Index
Typical rent nearby: $1,638/mo (1BR) · $1,961/mo (2BR) — via HUD Fair Market Rents
- Elevation 9m (30 ft)
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- Role Contract Lead Preschool Teacher / Instructor / Parks & Recreation / Youth Center 9321
- Employer City Of Cape Coral
- Location Cape Coral South, Lee County
- Type Full Time
- Pay (from listing) $31,200–$37,440/yr
- Posted June 3, 2026
- Apply by 2026-08-02
- Country context US
- Overview Full original description on this page (291 words; rewritten for clarity, not a teaser paste)
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