Lead Early Childhood Teacher :Start Immediately

Childcare discounts

• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Training & development
• The Goddard School® located at: 1700 Montgomery St Suite 100 San Francisco, CA 94111 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Empower your success Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children's lives every day. If you're passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we'd love to hear from you!

A lead Infant/Toddler teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a lead teacher is responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.
A lead teacher must meet the qualifications of California state and the following qualifications:
the ability to understand and support the education program using "learning through play" philosophy.
the ability to interact closely with children at their level.
the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times.
the ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary);
the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee's employment policies.
the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.
the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.
All candidates who wish to be considered for the position of lead teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• A Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
• A Bachelor's degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
• An associate degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
• An associate degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
• Proof of current and active enrollment in a CDA Credentialing Program.
• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate's or bachelor's degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
• 12 ECE units including the core classes to qualify for a teacher position or 9 ECE units including the core classes and being enrolled in a three-unit ECE course to qualify to a teacher/assistant teacher position.
• Infant Teacher should have 3 infant units and 12 ECE units.

Teacher Responsibilities
A lead teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair.
Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s).
Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements.
spills) immediately.
Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present.
Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities.
Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures.
Advance children's physical and intellectual competence
Adapt program to meet the individual needs of each child.
Provide a variety of developmentally appropriate activities to engage children in learning.
Interact with the children to support play, exploration and learning.
Encourage children to talk with each other and with the faculty.
Present age- and developmentally-appropriate expectations for all children.
Create a print-rich environment for children to learn about books, literature and writing.
Provide a reasonable balance between teacher-directed and child-directed activities.
Support each child's social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
Understand and adhere to the GSI Behavior Policy.
Plan and implement activities to develop children's self-esteem and social skills.
Plan and implement activities to enable children's feeling of security.
Respect cultural and ethnic diversity.
Communicate, in a professional manner, with families and faculty.
Encourage families to become an integral part of their children's learning experiences.
conferences) in which families are made to feel a part of their children's learning experiences.
Prepare a Daily Activity Report for each child.
Maintain a portfolio for each child.
Ensure an effective program, responsive to children's needs
Assess supplies and materials needed to implement activities.
Manage classrooms according to GSI QA Standards.
Perform child observations and document in their portfolios.
Progress Reports, Children's Progress).
Pursue professional development/continuing education.
Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities.
Minimum of 6 months working experience in a large center environment.
An approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.
Benefits after Probation period

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Monday to Friday - 8 hour shift
• Life insurance
• We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability statusIf you're an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

Compensation: $24.00 - $38.00 per hour

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.