Lead Teacher- Two Year Old Classroom
Benefits
- 401(k) with matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Childcare discounts
- Retirement plan
- Life insurance
- 16 paid school holidays in addition to paid time off
- Goddard Systems University (IACET-accredited) for Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
- Support for acquiring CDA credentials
- Promotion-from-within career growth
Responsibilities
Lead teachers coordinate the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment, working directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.
- Plan and implement engaging curriculum based on children's interests, collaborating with other teachers
- Communicate with parents daily about children's activities and achievements via mobile apps and personal discussions
- Observe children's development and share progress with families
- Engage with childcare professionals for continued professional growth
- Maintain a safe, dynamic, and nurturing classroom environment
Qualifications
- 1–2 years of previous teaching experience preferred
- Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred
- Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty
- Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. for handling children, facilitating programs, child safety, and emergencies
- For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers: must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
- Must meet background check eligibility
- Must have successfully completed state-required pre-service training
About the Company
The Goddard School has been in operation for 35 years as part of a franchise system with over 600 franchised schools serving more than 75,000 students across 37 states and Washington, D.C. The school uses current, academically endorsed methods for children ages six weeks to six years. All locations are held to high standards of education, care, and safety, and are accredited by Cognia and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids. Each school is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees, who are the employers and set their own wage and benefit programs varying by location.