Lead Teacher - 9:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M.

About the role

The Goddard School® of Pflugerville is expanding and seeking a warm, energetic, and experienced Lead Teacher to join our team who has strong potty‑training skills. This position is part of a highly reputable early‑childhood program focused on play‑based learning, responsive caregiving, and strong family partnerships. If you are passionate about nurturing children and supporting their early developmental milestones, we’d love to hear from you!

Schedule

9:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m., Monday‑Friday

Pay

Competitive pay: $17‑$20/hour (based on experience & education)

Benefits

• Health benefits: affordable medical, dental & vision insurance (30+ hrs/week)
• Childcare benefits: discounted tuition
• Professional development: free Child Development Associate (CDA) program
• Paid annual training hours
• Supportive, collaborative, family‑friendly work environment

Key Responsibilities

• Create and maintain a safe, clean, and nurturing classroom environment
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities and routines
• Support each child’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Communicate positively and professionally with families
• Collaborate with co‑teachers to ensure smooth daily operations
• Model reliability, empathy, and professionalism

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• CPR/First Aid certification (or willingness to obtain)
• Ability to lift up to 50 lb and safely handle toddlers/twos care routines
• Strong communication skills and dependable work ethic
• Warm, nurturing, and patient approach with children and families
• Ability to remain calm and professional in a fast‑paced environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, Human Development, or a related field
• Experience in an early‑childhood program or preschool setting
• Strong understanding of child development, responsive caregiving, and potty‑training skills
• Prior experience working with toddlers/twos (strongly preferred)

About The Goddard School® of Pflugerville

Serving families since 2009, The Goddard School® of Pflugerville is part of a trusted nationwide network of 600+ schools committed to high‑quality early childhood education. Our program emphasizes play‑based learning, relationship‑building, and the development of confident, curious, and compassionate students.