Lead Pre K Teacher

Benefits:

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid holidays
• No nights or weekends
• Retirement plan matching
• Competitive salary
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
  
  
  

Are you looking for that perfect blend of nurturing students while preparing them for Kindergarten? Do you want to work in an environment where you are provided the tools and support to do what you do best? If so, our Gold Step Up to Quality rated school is the place for you! Highly rated not just by state education standards, Goddard's health and safety standards, but most importantly, by the parents of our students, we are committed to providing an environment that you will come to call your Goddard family.

Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our teachers. YOU are a driving force of our culture and you’ll notice the difference right away.

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

• Your well-being is important to us! Our school culture is supportive with management team members on-site and available to help.
• Your professional development is prioritized! We don't just provide paid professional development hours because we have to, but because we know that learning how to do things better should be a part of how any organization grows and gets better.
• You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. Our on-site owner is a key part of our management team and knows not just our staff, but our students and families as well. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! We know this job is not easy, so we take the opportunity to celebrate our teachers in many different ways throughout the year.
  
  
  

Our lead teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for pre-K students in a safe environment. Teachers work directly with children and parents daily to deliver on the promise of high quality education.

What’s it like to be a teacher at our School?

• Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned
• Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
• Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
• Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Arts or Associates Degree with 3 years experience in Early Childhood Education (or related field) required
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively and in a caring manner with children, parents, and faculty members
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Meets background check eligibility
  
  
  

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. All Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety. We are proudly accredited by Cognia and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids.

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.