Lead Teacher - Any Age - Flexible Schedule

Benefits

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Paid time off
• Holiday pay
• Childcare discounts
• 401(k) Plus Match
• Signing bonus

Qualifications

• The ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy
• The ability to interact closely with children at their level
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children, and parents
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations
• (For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers) The ability to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• A CDA or
• Some college credits in any field with a commitment to enroll in and complete 6 hours of online or in-person courses in Early Childhood Education within a Year of Employment at Goddard (We can pay for this!)
• 2 years of experience in a Licensed Early Childhood Center
• A Bachelor's degree in an early childhood field

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Plan and implement activities that develop children’s self-esteem, social skills
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
• Maintain positive and effective family relations
• Maintain a portfolio for each child
• Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress)
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences, and professional growth opportunities