Lead Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Come join The Goddard School family! 

Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? 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! Our School 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. 

We are looking for lead teachers to join our team today. Apply now.

What We Offer: 

• Salary range: $15 to $18/hr.
• Hours of work: 40 hours per week. 
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom. 
• Paid holidays after 90 days PLUS paid time off (PTO). 
• No weekends and limited evening hours (exceptions include once monthly evening faculty meetings).
• 401(k) plus employer matching after 1-year-old employment. 
• $200 per month toward the health insurance plan of your choosing.   
• Scholarship Participation that pays 100% of your CDA and 90% of your AA, or BS in Early Childhood Education.  
• Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). 

Responsibilities:

• Coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. 
• Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service. 

What’s it like to be a teacher at our School? 

• Feel comfortable and safe working in our clean, state-of-the-art facilities with strict health and safety guidelines. 
• 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 mobile apps and personal discussions. 

Qualifications include:  

• CDA, Associates, or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred. 
• Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members. 
• Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures. 
• Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams. 
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively.
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations. 
• 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. 
• Meets background check eligibility.