Lead Teacher Preschool (Ages 1 or 2 years old)

Job Description

Job Description

 

Overview

The Goddard School is currently seeking a reliable, experienced, and energetic teacher for our 1 - 2 year old classrooms at our Cordova, TN location. Prospects will be selected based on their ability to engage children in a safe, nurturing and loving manner, using their creativity along with Goddard’s Developmental Guidelines to develop fun and imaginative lesson plans tailored to the unique needs of every child.

Job Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
• Write and implement weekly lesson plans based on Goddard’s Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes
• Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence while supporting each child’s social and emotional development, and individual needs
• Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication
• Appropriate and professional communication with fellow staff and management, cultivating a healthy and functional working environment that fosters teamwork
• Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions
• Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Industry leading Quality Assurance standards
• Ability to work well with others

Job Requirements
All candidates, who wish to be considered must meet the following criteria:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Psychology, or related field
• A minimum of 1 year experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Positive attitude and inherent love for young children

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits, based on experience, education and certifications, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits include:

• Paid time off
• Holidays
• Employee discounts
• Short-term disability

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About Goddard Schools
As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.

Company Description

About Goddard Schools\nAs part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.