Lead Preschool Teacher
About the role
The Goddard School is seeking a dedicated and passionate educator to join our team. This position offers a supportive and nurturing environment where you can make a meaningful impact on children's lives.
Responsibilities
- Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
- 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
Skills
- Effective communication
- Positive guidance strategies
- Curriculum implementation
- Classroom management
- Professional development
Benefits
- Tuition reimbursement
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Paid time off
- Professional development and training opportunities
Pay
Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.
Schedule
Hours may vary depending on the needs of the school.
Contact Information
If you have a resume on Indeed, please submit it for consideration.
Additional Information
This Is Your Moment - The 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.