Infant Lead Teacher

Benefits

• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

About the role

The Goddard School is looking to add qualified Infant Lead Teachers to their 5-star school. They 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervise classroom and Co-lead all classroom activities throughout the course of the day
• Observe children’s interests and work with co-teachers and educational support staff to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
• Develop weekly lesson plans alongside our Curriculum Coordinator to be utilized in the classroom
• Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned
• Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
• Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession

Requirements

• Affiliate or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred; Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• At least 1 year of teaching experience in a classroom setting
• At least 1 year of experience working with infants aged 6 weeks to 12 months old
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
• Works cooperatively alongside all co-teachers and school resource teachers
• Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
• Highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Able to complete weekly lesson plans to be carried out within the classroom
• Able to follow Goddard and state licensing guidelines to ensure the health, safety and education of all children
• Dependable, reliable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
• 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

Qualifications

• Qualifying letter from NC DCDEE (We will help you apply if you do not already have one!)