PreK Teacher

Benefits 401(k) matching Company parties Competitive salary Dental insurance Employee discounts Health insurance Opportunity for advancement Paid time off Tuition assistance Vision insurance If you're looking for a workplace that allows a balance between work and life, you found it! Enjoy a rich (and fun!) work environment by joining our Goddard Reading family! As members of The Goddard School Faculty, our teachers: Enjoy a supportive, team-focused environment - with acknowledgment, fun, and food! Are provided lesson planning time throughout the week Work hand in hand with families to encourage each child’s growth and development Full-Time teachers have access to benefits such as competitive salaries, vacation/sick time, employer-matched retirement plans, health and dental insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid holidays and snow days and more! Further Benefits/Perks Paid time off + holidays + winter break Medical, dental & vision insurance Retirement match + tuition reimbursement Childcare discount Paid training & career growth No nights or weekends Fun team events & appreciation perks Low ratios + classroom budget Snow days & sick time Job Summary As a Pre-Kindergarten teacher, we welcome you to a place of work where you consistently feel appreciated. Work somewhere where you feel valued and acknowledged if you want to be your best self. From building ties with kiddos in the classroom to understanding coworkers, you'll love waking up for your career every day. The ideal candidate is creative, helpful, kind, a team player, and unafraid to work hard and have fun in a Pre-K classroom! Exceptional Management & Leadership You’ll Love What makes you want to work for a top management group? You will learn things to help your career and enjoy the wonderful work-life balance and friendly atmosphere you walk into daily. Responsibilities Develop a careful and creative program suitable for specific age groups of children Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.) Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe. Track children’s progress and report to parents Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche. Collaborate with other educators. Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards. Qualifications Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED. 1-2 years experience working in a licensed childcare facility. CDA, degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education Join a team that feels like family and enjoys flexible hours and an incredible work-life balance before it’s too late! Each center is independently owned and operated. Your application will go directly to the center, and all hiring decisions will be made by the management of each center. All inquiries about employment at these schools should be made directly to the center location, and not to Grow Your Center Corporate. #J-18808-Ljbffr Town of Reading, MA