Infant Lead Teacher
The Goddard School · Winter Garden, FL · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Job Summary
The Goddard School is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join our team. This position is responsible for implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities, creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment, maintaining open communication with families, supervising children, participating in professional development, and supporting a collaborative team atmosphere.
Responsibilities
- Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum
- Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Maintain open, effective, and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities
- Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations, and ensure their well-being
- Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
- Observe, assess, and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
- Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment
- Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution
Requirements
- A high school diploma required; an associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
- A Child Development Associate (CDA) certification preferred
- One to two years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
- Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
Qualifications
- Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families, and faculty members
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Profit sharing
- Tuition assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Pay and Schedule
Competitive salary and benefits package including:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid time off
- 401(k) matching
- Company parties
- Employee discounts
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
- Profit sharing
- Tuition assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
Company Information
The Goddard School is a privately owned and operated franchise network. Each school is independently owned and operated by franchisees who set their own wage and benefit programs. For more information about The Goddard School, visit www.thegoddardschool.com.