Lead Teacher

About the role

Come join The Goddard School family! Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you!

Responsibilities

• Coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes.
• Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.
• Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum.
• Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.

Qualifications

• Include CDA, Associates, or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
• Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
• Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures.
• Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams.
• 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 up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Mets background check eligibility.

Benefits

• Paid holidays after 90 days PLUS paid time off (PTO).
• No weekends and limited evening hours (exceptions include once monthly evening faculty meetings).
• 401(k) plus employer matching after 1-year-old employment.
• $200 per month toward the health insurance plan of your choosing.
• Scholarship Participation that pays 100% of your CDA and 90% of your AA, or BS in Early Childhood Education.
• Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs).