Employment

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Open Positions

Teachers

• We are hiring a PreK ESE teacher for our Lakeland school beginning in August 2026. Achievement Academy is a public charter school and teacher certification is required.

  Bachelor’s degree or higher is required and you must either hold a valid Florida Certificate for full-time teaching or a valid Florida Statement of Status of Eligibility (SOE) which deems you eligible to hold a Florida Certificate for full-time teaching. This position requires certification in PreK-Primary or Preschool Education (Birth-Age 4). A CDA is not a replacement for this certification-candidate must have FLDOE state teaching certification.

  Achievement Academy follows Polk County School District’s student calendar and is competitive with the salary scale for teachers. Beginning teachers start at 47,500 and increases with experience. Hours for teachers are from 8am to 3:30pm. Experience with young children a must; experience with special needs is preferred. Teaching responsibilities include lesson planning, student assessment, goal development, data collection, progress reporting, IEP development and implementation, etc.

  Requirements include:

  • Successful classroom/behavior management of young special needs students with a variety of exceptionalities.
  • Good interpersonal skills with student’s parents and colleagues.
  • Ability to work collaboratively with each student’s team members-parents, therapists, ESE facilitator, nurse, administration-to provide a successful environment in which students will thrive and grow.
  • Successful supervisory skills of paraprofessional(s).

  If it is your desire to teach young, special needs preschoolers in a supportive environment, Achievement Academy provides that and more.
  Information about our school can be found www.AchievementAcademy.com or by reaching out to the School Principal-Cindi Parker-Pearson at cindi@achievementacademy.com or (863) 683-6504.

  Job Type: Full-time

  Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Professional development assistance
  • Retirement plan
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Vision insurance

Paraprofessionals

• None available at this time

Early Interventionists

• We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Early Interventionist to join our Birth to Three team. This role provides in-home support to children from birth to age three who are at-risk for developmental delays or have identified delays, partnering with families to implement strategies that help children reach their developmental milestones. The ideal candidate will conduct developmental screenings and assessments, develop and carry out intervention plans, coach and empower caregivers, maintain accurate documentation, and collaborate with their peer team to ensure high-quality services delivered in the child’s natural environment. Interested candidates should email their resume to kristin@achievementacademy.com.

Therapists

• None available at this time

Support Staff

• None available at this time

An employment application is available for downloading/printing.