Pre K Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Are you interested in being part of a Brand-New school and helping to build that school from the ground up? Are you passionate about positively impacting children? Are you looking for a workplace where fun and learning can happen at the same time? Would you like to make a difference in the field of early childhood education? If so, then The Goddard School in New Market is the place for you!

Our School will be full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a supportive environment for our staff and a nurturing environment for our students to develop into joyful and confident learners.

We are not a daycare. We are preschool and are looking for the best preschool, infant, and toddler teachers to join our team today!

We know the heart of our School is our faculty members. The contributions of our staff will make our program the best in the area.

What We Offer:

• Competitive compensation
• Paid holidays
• Paid vacation time
• Paid sick time
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Discounted childcare
• Support with professional development
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom

Overview of Role:

We are looking for a fun and nurturing teacher with experience teaching infants.

Our infant teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of their assigned classroom. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment. They will work directly with children and parents daily to build strong relationships and provide quality service.

• Daily Responsibilities: Our Lead Teachers work together in:
  • Developing lesson plans
  • Meeting the individual needs of the children
  • Parent communication
  • Participation in staff and training meetings
  • Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
  • Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
  • Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
  • Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
  • Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
  • Teamwork
  • Using assessment tools
  • Committing to continuing education
• Lead Teachers are responsible for ensuring compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards. Lead Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning!
• The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits including health, vision, and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid trainings, competitive salary, and paid vacation/sick benefits. Also, great childcare discounts and our center is closed the week between Christmas and New Year’s. Salary based on experience, education, and certifications.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field or CDA preferred
• MSDE qualified as a Lead Infant Teacher (90-hour Infant Certification)
• Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training (Basic Health and Safety, COVID-19 Safety, ADA) or willing to do so
• CPR/First Aid Certified
• Prior classroom experience (new graduates please also apply-training available)
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills
• The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education, and certifications and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.