Preschool Lead Teacher

This Is Your MomentThe joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.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.Benefits include 401(k), 401(k) matching, competitive salary, dental and vision insurance, employee discounts, free uniforms, paid time off, training and development, and health insurance.Lead teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment. Teachers work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.Qualifications include an associate or bachelor of arts in early childhood education or related field preferred, child development associate (CDA) preferred, 1-2 years of previous experience preferred, successfully completed state-required pre-service training, ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members, ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations, ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For infant and young toddler teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib, and meets background check eligibility.