Lead Preschool Teacher

About the role

The Goddard School of Wadsworth is searching for a Lead Preschool Teacher to work with our 3–4-year-old students who can turn everyday moments into meaningful learning adventures. In this role, you’ll guide a lively classroom of curious young minds, design engaging activities that spark creativity, build confidence, and nurture social-emotional growth. You’ll create a warm, structured environment where children feel safe to explore, ask questions, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Responsibilities

• Guide a lively classroom of curious young minds
• Design engaging activities that spark creativity
• Nurture social-emotional growth
• Create a warm, structured environment
• Communicate with parents daily
• Engage with other childcare professionals

Requirements

• Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a generous childcare discount, and a 401K plus employer match.
• Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, we’ll pay for your CDA credential and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
• You will be a part of a supportive team! All teachers have full support from our On-Site Owner and Directors, including planning time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! All teachers are eligible for annual raises and retention bonuses. We have weekly, quarterly, and yearly recognition programs.
• Skill at developing relationships and communicating effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• Must be able to lift to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. Infant and Young Toddler Teachers must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Maintains confidentiality and protects children and staff
• Maintains a safe and healthy environment for children and staff
• Maintains positive relationships with families and colleagues
• Maintains a positive attitude and works cooperatively with others
• Maintains a positive attitude and works cooperatively with others

Qualifications

• Bachelor or Associate of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• 1-2 years of experience preferred
• Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
• Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles

Skills

• Skilled at developing relationships and communicating effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• A generous childcare discount
• A 401K plus employer match

Pay

$17-19/hour

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the students and the community