Lead Teacher for Brand New School

Affordances

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
• 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

• Associate's (AA or AS) degree in early childhood education
• Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED), nine college credits in early childhood education or child development, two years’ experience caring for children, and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and five years of supervised experience in an infant/toddler classroom if currently employed in a permitted child care program
• High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and a study plan that is acceptable to the Department leading to nine credits in early childhood education or childhood development within two years; and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years, if currently employed in a permitted child care program

Qualifications

• Currently employed in a permitted child care program

Skills

• Ability to work with children aged 1-2 years old

Benefits

• Professional development opportunities

Pay

Competitive salary

Schedule

Varies based on the needs of the program and the individual teacher.

Note: This position is not unionized.

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.

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