Infant Teacher

Benefits:

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Are you looking for a rewarding career working in the early childhood education field? The Goddard School located in Philadelphia-Spring Garden is accepting applications for an full-time position for an Infant Teacher. Come be a part of a team committed to creating fun, hands-on learning experiences for children!

Previous experience and an education-related degree are preferred.

A Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a Lead Teacher and an Assistant Teacher are responsible to work together and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

The Goddard School ® is a leader in the franchised preschool industry. The Goddard School uses a professional approach to provide the highest standard in health and safety, to develop a life-long love of learning. The Goddard School faculty is made of caring and dedicated teachers who understand each child's needs. The faculty members are highly qualified childhood educators who use their creativity and the state specific learning outcomes as the basis for unique lesson plans brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

General Qualifications

A Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see and more.

Teacher Qualification Requirements:

• Education : High School Diploma or higher degree
• Minimum of 2 years of documented experience working with young children in an early childhood setting.
• Understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
• Strong communication skills
• Reliable

Teacher Responsibilities

A Teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment by:

• -Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in your classroom.
• -Understanding and implementing, when necessary, The Goddard School's emergency procedures.
• -Posting schedules that meet the children's need for routine and learning.

Ensuring a well-run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs by:

• -Building teamwork.
• -Developing lesson plans.
• -Managing your classroom according to The Goddard School standards.

These positions are supervised and evaluated by the Director but receives work support and assignments from the Director, Owner or Assistant Directors.

Benefits:

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation based on experience, education and certifications.

We provide outstanding opportunities including but not limited to:

• -Competitive salary
• -Exceptional Professional Development
• -Supportive Team Environment
• -Paid Holidays and Vacation Time
• -Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
• -Discounted Child Care

The Goddard school is committed to ensuring that its services are provided in a non-discriminatory manner without regard to race, color, religious creed, disability, handicap, ancestry, national origin, age, sex or limited English proficiency.

Compensation: $17.50 - $25.00 per hour


We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

This Is Your Moment

The 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.