Toddler and Preschool Teachers

Daily Responsibilities

• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Communication with parents
• Participation in staff and training meetings
• 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
• Committing to continuing education

Job Requirements

• Teacher Qualifications:
• Minimum of MSDE-OCS Teacher requirements (90 hour training) or Bachelors Degree in Education
• Prior classroom experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid vacation
• Sick days
• Holidays
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

About the Role

The Goddard School® is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and a leader in the franchised preschool industry which is growing and continues to set the standard for excellence. The focus of the program is to provide a life-long love of learning. Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs. They are highly qualified childhood educators who can use their creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines as the basis for unique lesson plans that are brought to life in a fun and imaginative way.