Pre-K Lead teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

No nights and weekends!

We are looking for an experienced lead Teacher for our Pre-K program. This position is full-time from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm. The ideal candidate will feel comfortable working with four and five-year-olds. If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. Click apply now to jumpstart your teaching career today!

Hourly pay: 18.00 to 18.50

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

• Your well-being is important to us! We offer matching 401K, medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and childcare discounts.
• Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs).  Plus, we work in conjunction with Glendale Community College, which provides free schooling for eligible early education teachers.  We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
• You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom.  We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! We have several recognition programs that are offered throughout the year. 

Responsibilities of a lead Pre-K teacher include the following:

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and effective family relationships
• Implementing Goddard's Wonder of Learning Curriculum

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• A CDA, associate's degree, or currently enrolled with proof of enrollment. 
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable, and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. 

Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. 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.

About Goddard Schools
As part of a larger franchise system in operation for 35 years, we are the premier spot for early childhood learning for children ages 6 weeks to 6 years. 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.