Preschool Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Paid winter break
• Professional teaching environment
• Curriculum provided with the freedom to customize your lesson plans
• Weekly lesson planning time
• You will have a dedicated co-lead or assistant teacher in your class
• Supportive team and administration
• Staff events
• Voted best preschool last 2 years!
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Training & development

The Goddard School of Collierville offers a premium educational experience in one of the area's highest rated preschool programs. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life. We are currently seeking a lead teacher for our preschool program ages 3-4.

Our lead teachers report to the School Director and are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned classrooms. Teachers provide a safe, nurturing learning environment and implement our proprietary Wonder of Learning curriculum, the most innovative and well-rounded early childhood education program, created by award-winning early childhood development experts. Teachers communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions. Here you have the support of a full administrative team and 30+ other childcare professionals where you can continue to grow in your profession.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) required if no degree
• Minimum 1 year of previous lead teacher experience
• Ability to learn and implement Goddard curriculum and assessment systems and TN Department of Human Resources policies
• Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
• Ability to multi-task, work cooperatively and manage challenges professionally
• Meets background check eligibility and additional State of Tennessee and Goddard training requirements

The mission of The Goddard School of Collierville is to provide exceptional early childhood education in a fun, safe, and nurturing environment that inspires curiosity and fosters a lifelong love of learning—while partnering with working families to offer dependable, quality care and providing opportunities for meaningful careers for teachers to do what they love.

Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our teachers. YOU are a driving force of our culture and you’ll notice the difference right away.