The Goddard School is Hiring a Lead Teacher Preschool (Ages 6 wks to 4 years old) Near Memphis, TN
OverviewJob Description The Goddard School is currently seeking an experienced lead teacher for our Cordova, TN location. Prospects will be selected based on their ability to direct assistant teachers and create engaging lesson plans for multiple classrooms and ensure assistant teachers creating a safe, nurturing and loving environment for students. This is a leadership position, therefore only well qualifies candidates with proper education and experience will be considered. Job Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment
Write and implement weekly lesson plans based on Goddard’s Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes
Advance children’s physical and intellectual competence while supporting each child’s social and emotional development, and individual needs
Model appropriate teaching techniques and classroom management strategies to assistant teachers
Establish positive and effective family relations through interactive parent communication
Appropriate and professional communication with fellow staff and management, cultivating a healthy and functional working environment that fosters teamwork
Participate in regular staff meetings and training sessions
Ensure compliance with Goddard’s Industry leading Quality Assurance standards
Ability to work well with others
Job RequirementsAll candidates, who wish to be considered must meet the following criteria:
A Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, Psychology, or CDA
A minimum of 2 years' experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
Positive attitude and inherent love for young children
The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits, based on experience, education and certifications, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Benefits include:
Paid time off
Holidays
Employee discounts
Short-term disability
Company DescriptionPrivate preschool that offers exceptional early childhood education that meets the needs of the whole child. Our full & half-day academic programs for infant through junior kindergarten and active Summer Camps promote S.T.E.A.M. learning and the social and emotional growth of the child. Private preschool that offers exceptional early childhood education that meets the needs of the whole child. Our full & half-day academic programs for infant through junior kindergarten and active Summer Camps promote S.T.E.A.M. learning and the social and emotional growth of the child.