The Goddard School Infant/Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Bonus based on performance
• Employee discounts
• Parental leave

At The Goddard School, children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a nurturing environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers. The program enhances children's emotional, social, intellectual and physical development and provides the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for fun, patient, and energetic teachers!

Teacher daily duties include:

• Diaper changes throughout the day/potty training, if a Resource Teacher or in classrooms under the age of three
• Developing lesson plans
• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Positive parent, colleague and student 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
• Building teamwork
• Using assessment tools
• Committing to continuing education

The Goddard School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides outstanding opportunities including:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacations
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid training and supplies
• Planning time
• Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
• Bonus opportunities

Lead Qualified

• A Bachelors degree or high in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Child Development or a related field or
• BA or higher in a related field that includes 18 Credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education that includes 18 semesters hours of courses directly related to young children birth to age 8. or
• At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 6wks-6yrs of age and
• Has completed or is currently taking ECE 101 and ECE 103 or 111 or level two trainings on PDIS

All employees are required to complete a Central Registry background check as well as a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation finger print back ground check.