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Lead Teacher Preschool / Pre K

The Goddard School Doylestown 2
Doylestown, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 3/4/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/4/2025

Overview

The Goddard School® located on   Farm Lane in Doylestown, PA , an early childhood education center, is currently seeking a qualified Pre-Kindergarten / Preschool Lead Teacher  to nurture healthy development in children and encourage lifelong learning.

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.

Our staff is made of loving and dedicated teachers who understand each child’s needs.

A Lead Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.

Additionally a Lead Teacher is responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Benefits :

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation based on experience, education and certifications.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide outstanding opportunities including :

  • Competitive salary
  • Exceptional Professional Development
  • Supportive Team Environment
  • Closed Major Holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year

General Qualifications

A Lead Teacher must meet the qualifications of his / her state and those set forth in the National Standards for hiring (see www.bls.gov), including the following :

  • Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
  • Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
  • Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
  • Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
  • Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
  • Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
  • Lead Teacher educational requirements are the same as Director educational requirements (see Director educational requirements or one of several other criteria listed below)

    • Educational Qualifications

    All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any / all requirements that may be mandated by their state and / or local licensing authorities :

  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
  • A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field1, including 24 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.
  • An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field1.
  • An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field1, including 24 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

    • RN or LPN with emphasis on the young child including at least one class in Child Development or Human Growth Development (For Infant, Toddler, Get Set only).

    Lead Teacher Responsibilities

    A Lead Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following :

    Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

  • Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
  • Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
  • Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
  • Understand and implement The Goddard School® emergency procedure(s)
  • Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times
  • Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements
  • Perform nominal cleaning responsibilities (eg, spills) immediately
  • Perform major cleaning during times when children are not present
  • Post a classroom schedule that meets the needs of the children and includes a routine and learning opportunities
  • Post and adhere to all GSI Health and Safety policies and procedures

    • We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination / harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

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