Preschool Lead Teacher

Preschool Lead Teacher OpportunityThe Goddard School of Waxhaw is looking to add a qualified Preschool Lead Teacher to our 5-star school! The Goddard School located at 1528 Providence Road S Waxhaw, North Carolina has been open since 2011 and has 150 children under our care. We are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old and are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and loving environment where children develop into joyful, confident learners! Our talented teachers collaborate with parents to ensure that their child is ready for school and life beyond. When you join The Goddard School, you join our Goddard family in making a difference in the lives of our students and members of our community.Benefits of working at our School include:Salary range of $18+ per hour based on experience9-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch breakPaid holidays and paid time offSchool closed for winter break from Christmas Day until New Year's DayFull support from our directors, including planning/resource timeProvided Wonder of Learning Curriculum with guidance from our Curriculum Coordinator on weekly lesson plansHealth, dental, and vision insuranceDiscounted childcareTraining and development opportunitiesWhat's it like to be a teacher at our School?Supervise classroom and co-lead all classroom activities throughout the course of the dayObserve children's interests and work with co-teachers to develop creative ideas for implementing the Wonder of Learning curriculumDevelop weekly lesson plans alongside our Curriculum CoordinatorFeel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you plannedCommunicate with parents daily, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussionsEngage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your professionQualifications:Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred; Child Development Associate (CDA) preferredAt least 1 year of teaching experience in a classroom settingAt least 1 year of experience working with children aged 3 to 4 yearsDevelops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty membersWorks cooperatively alongside all co-teachers and school resource teachersWorks productively without supervision within established organizational policies and proceduresIs highly motivated and takes direction wellAbility to complete weekly lesson plans and carry them out within the classroomMust be committed to following Goddard and state licensing guidelines to ensure the health, safety, and education of all childrenMust be able to lift 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of childrenMeets background check eligibilityCompensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hourThis Is Your MomentThe 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.