Preschool Teacher

Benefits 401(k) matching Bonus based on performance Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Flexible schedule Free food & snacks Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance FULL TIME BENEFITS INCLUDING PAID HOLIDAYS! Overview A Preschool/Pre-K Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Educational Qualifications All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of a Preschool Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities: 99-hour Preschool Certification Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development. Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8. Preschool Teacher Responsibilities A Preschool Teacher responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s) Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately Adhere to a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities Adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures Advance children's physical and intellectual competence Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child Create a multi-cultural learning environment Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate materials Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children Create a print-rich environment in order for children to learn about books, literature and writing Encourage creativity through art, music, dramatic play and blocks Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities Provide opportunities for both active and quiet play Integrate GSI resources (including Enrichment Programs) into lesson plans Support each child's social and emotional development and provide positive guidance Plan and implement activities to develop children's self-esteem and social skills Plan and implement activities to enable children's feeling of security Encourage empathetic and respectful feelings for others, as well as the environment, through positive modeling Respect cultural and ethnic diversity Establish positive and effective family relations Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty Encourage families to become an integral part of their children's learning experiences Provide opportunities (e.g., conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child Maintain a portfolio for each child Ensure an effective program, responsive to children's needs Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities Build teamwork Develop lesson plan books and posted lesson plans Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards Perform child observations and document in their portfolios Use assessment tools Maintain professional commitment Promote GSI philosophy and educational objectives Support a code of ethical conduct Pursue professional development/continuing education Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities Job Type: Full-time Pay: From $37,440.00 per year Benefits 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Schedule 8 hour shift Monday to Friday Work Location In person Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location. #J-18808-Ljbffr The Goddard School