Our teachers are the heart of our schools. Since the first New Horizon Academy opened in 1971, we have remained committed to hiring only the best educators to care for our young learners. We take pride in our team of highly trained professionals who are passionate about early childhood education. Their dedication drives our mission every day, ensuring we deliver and continually enhance the best child development on the planet.
Great teachers are the key to providing exceptional care throughout our early childhood classrooms. Children learn best from consistent, compassionate professionals who create a stable environment that fosters their growth and development. We are thoughtful in hiring educators who meet our high standards, share our passion for early childhood education, and genuinely love working with young children.
When teachers join our team, they go through an in-depth training process designed to set them up for success. Our experienced Curriculum Coordinators guide new educators through our engaging curriculum and innovative teaching methods.
Teachers also receive extensive training on Conscious Discipline, our groundbreaking social-emotional curriculum. New teachers learn how to create safe, welcoming spaces within the classroom and foster the social-emotional skills that are essential for children’s development.
This hands-on training process ensures every teacher steps into the early childhood classroom confident and fully prepared to nurture, inspire, and educate our youngest learners.
From the moment we enrolled, the staff has gone above and beyond to make our son feel welcomed and nurtured. The teachers are incredibly patient and kind, and they genuinely care about each child's development and well-being. It's clear the whole team is passionate about creating a fun and positive environment for the kids, which gives us complete peace of mind as parents.
New Horizon Academy teachers stay with us for an average of 5 years, with many reaching 10, 15, or even 20+ years! This far exceeds the early childhood industry average of 1-2 years.
New Horizon Academy proudly supports the educational advancement of our teachers and staff. Not only does this help our valued teachers advance to the next level in their career, but it also ensures that each of our schools has a team of highly qualified educators, stable staffing, and an elevated standard of care for children.
We provide financial assistance to those earning their Child Development Associate certificate (CDA), associate degree, bachelor’s degree, or master’s degree in early childhood education. Learn More
We've had an absolutely amazing daycare experience at New Horizon Academy! The teachers are fantastic, and they consistently go above and beyond in caring for our children. With high staff retention, it's been wonderful to see our younger child have the same teachers as our older child. From the infant classroom to the pre-kindergarten classroom, the teachers truly pour their hearts into taking care of our kids.
We take great pride in celebrating teacher excellence and honor a select group of outstanding educators each year. Teachers are recognized in the following three categories:
My girls have learned and thrived while at New Horizon Academy! We've been here for 8 years, and both of my kids have had a lot of the same teachers. We love the low staff turnover, the family-friendly environment, and all the fun learning activities!
What’s our secret to retaining the very best teachers? Offering them above-average pay!
New Horizon Academy is proud to compensate our educators well above early childhood industry standards, benefiting both our employees and the families we serve. Competitive salaries help us attract and retain top talent, while also demonstrating our commitment to our teachers. This, in turn, leads to long-term retention and a dedicated team committed to providing the best education and care for children.
At New Horizon Academy, our mission is to foster a culture of lifelong learning, not only for our students but our teachers too!
We hold two annual professional development conferences and offer additional learning opportunities year-round. This allows teachers to strengthen their skills, deepen their knowledge, and stay up to date on important early education topics.
Do you share the same passion for early childhood education as our teachers? Apply today and kickstart your career in early childhood at New Horizon Academy!