Preschool class Lead Teacher
The Goddard School · Woodcliff Lake, NJ · 3 wk ago
On-siteEducationFull-time
Recognition Programs
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Bonus based on performance
Benefits
- Flexible schedule
Qualifications
- 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
Skills
- Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
About the Role
The Goddard School is dedicated to providing an engaging and supportive environment for children and their families. As a teacher at The Goddard School, you will have the opportunity to:
- 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
Responsibilities
At The Goddard School, you will be responsible for:
- 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
- Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities
- Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being
- Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
- Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
- Team Collaboration: Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment
- Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution