The Goddard School Preschool Teacher
About the role
The Goddard School seeks dedicated educators to join our team. This position involves diaper changes, potty training, developing lesson plans, meeting individual child needs, positive communication, staff meetings, designing classroom arrangements, interacting with children, setting expectations, planning activities, communicating with parents, building teamwork, using assessment tools, continuing education, competitive compensation, paid benefits, and professional development.
Responsibilities
- Diaper changes throughout the day/potty training, if a Resource Teacher or in classrooms under the age of three
- Developing lesson plans
- Maintaining individual needs of the children
- Positive communication with parents and colleagues
- Participation in staff and training meetings
- Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
- Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning
- Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child's age and developmental level
- Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills
- Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
- Building teamwork
- Using assessment tools
- Committing to continuing education
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree or high GPA in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, or Child Development or a related field
- A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field that includes 18 credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development
- An Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education that includes 18 semester hours of courses directly related to young children birth to age 8
- At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 6 weeks - 6 years old
- Completion or current enrollment in ECE 101 and ECE 103 or equivalent level two trainings on PDIS
Qualifications
- Passionate about early childhood education
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities
Skills
- Effective communication
- Teamwork
- Assessment tools
- Continuing education
Benefits
- Competitive salary
- Paid vacations
- Paid sick days
- Paid holidays off
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid training and supplies
- Planning time
- Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
- Bonus opportunities
Pay
Competitive salary
Schedule
Variety of schedules available
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
- Paid training and supplies
- Planning time
- Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
- Bonus opportunities
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.
Additional Information
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.