Lead Teacher

About the role

The Goddard School is seeking an Early Childhood Educator to join our team. This position is responsible for implementing age-appropriate lesson plans and activities, creating a safe and nurturing classroom environment, maintaining open communication with families, supervising children, participating in professional development, observing and documenting children's learning, collaborating with team members, and guiding behavior.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum
• 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

• High school diploma required
• Associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• 1-2 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 30 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

Skills

• Effective communication
• Positive guidance strategies
• Observational and assessment skills
• Team collaboration

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Recognition programs
• Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
• Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities
• Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Nights and weekends are not required.

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.