Pre K Teacher

No nights and weekends! We are looking for a Pre-Kindergarten co-lead teacher to join our team, located in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina! If you are interested in a career working with children and helping them become kindergarten-ready, we’d love to discuss your career path in early childhood education with you. Benefits: Competitive salary Dental insurance Health insurance Paid time off Training & development Vision insurance Opportunity for advancement Employee discounts No nights and weekends! We are looking for a Pre-Kindergarten co-lead teacher to join our team, located in the Ballantyne area of Charlotte, North Carolina! If you are interested in a career working with children and helping them become kindergarten-ready, we’d love to discuss your career path in early childhood education with you. Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School: Your well-being is important to us! Our school offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a week's paid vacation between Christmas and New Year's, professional development opportunities throughout the year, and childcare discounts. Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, many of our schools offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. 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 recognition programs that are offered throughout the year. Our 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. What’s it like to be a teacher at our School? Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including our daily reporting app, Tadpoles, and personal discussions Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession Qualifications Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field Must be able to work the closing shift of 9:00am-6:00pm 1-2 years of previous experience preferred Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty members Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations Ability to create weekly lesson plans that meet the academic criteria and execute these lesson plans to your class 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. Ability to supervise children through sight and sound at all times during your shift. Comply with Goddard standards, including Name-to-Face supervision Comply with all State, Goddard, and local Health Department regulations to maintain school compliance at all times. Make necessary changes to the classroom when directed to maintain compliance, and notify Admin staff of anything needed for the classroom in terms of compliance (signs, paperwork, etc.) Meets background check eligibility Negative TB screening before employment 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 from six weeks to six years old. 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. All Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety. We are proudly accredited by Cognia and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids. 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. #J-18808-Ljbffr