Lead Teacher for Infant/Toddler Classroom
The Goddard School · Ashburn, VA · 1 mo ago
On-siteEducation$20–$25/hrFull-time
Responsibilities
- Lead an Infant/Toddler classroom with full ownership of routines, structure, and environment
- Create a calm, safe, and responsive environment aligned with developmental needs
- Maintain strong classroom management using positive guidance techniques
- Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities
- Observe, document, and support each child’s developmental milestones
- Adapt activities to meet individual needs
- Build strong, professional relationships with families through daily communication
- Provide clear updates on development, routines, and any concerns
- Handle parent questions with confidence and professionalism
- Maintain strict adherence to all licensing, health, and safety standards
- Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, and readiness at all times
- Supervise children actively during indoor and outdoor activities
Requirements
- Experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting
- Strong reliability and professionalism (attendance and punctuality are critical)
- Ability to manage a classroom independently
- Comfortable communicating with parents daily
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Qualifications
- Child Development Associate (CDA) or coursework in Early Childhood Education (preferred)
- 1–3 years of classroom experience (preferred)
- Familiarity with Virginia licensing requirements (preferred)
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Medical insurance
- Paid holidays
- Childcare discount
- Paid training & professional development (including CDA support)
- Clear growth path into Education Director / leadership roles
Pay
$20 – $25 per hour, based on experience, reliability, and ability to lead a classroom independently
- $500 sign-on bonus
- $250 after 60 days
- $250 after 6 months
Schedule
No nights. No weekends. Predictable schedule.