Infant/ Toddler Teacher

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

The Goddard School®  o f Bethesda, MD located at 6400 Goldsboro Rd., Bethesda, MD 20817 is currently seeking qualified  Infant Toddler Teachers .

The Goddard School® of Bethesda is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and a leader in the franchised preschool industry which is growing and continues to set the standard for excellence. The focus of the program is to provide a life-long love of learning. We are a NAEYC+ and Excels Level 5 school.  Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who are able to use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.

We are looking for fun and energetic Infant Toddler Teachers  for our school.

  Daily Responsibilities

Our Teachers work together:

• Developing lesson plans
• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Communicating with parents
• Participating 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
• And are committed to continuing education

• Associate Degree, BA or BS in Early Childhood Education or closely related field is preferred
• Minimum requirements: 
  • 90 Hour Pre-School Certification    
  • 90 Hour Infant Toddler Certification 
• Prior experience with children
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices  
• Strong written and communication skills

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education and certifications and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide outstanding opportunities including: 

• Competitive salary
• Accrued PTO 
• Paid Federal Holidays
• Winter Break
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance