Early Childhood Education Preschool Teacher
About The Position
You must be a qualified early childhood teacher to apply At The Goddard School, children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a nurturing environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers. The program enhances children's emotional, social, intellectual and physical development and provides the foundation for a lifelong love of learning. We are looking for fun, patient, and energetic teachers! The Goddard School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides outstanding opportunities including: 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 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. 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.
Requirements
- Lead Qualified
- A Bachelors degree or high in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Child Development or a related field or BA or higher in a related field that includes 18 Credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education that includes 18 semesters hours of courses directly related to young children birth to age 8.
- or At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 6wks-6yrs of age and Has completed or is currently taking ECE 101 and ECE 103 or 111 or level two trainings on PDIS
- All employees are required to complete a Central Registry background check as well as a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation finger print back ground check.
Responsibilities
- Diaper changes throughout the day/potty training, if a Resource Teacher or in classrooms under the age of three
- Developing lesson plans
- Meeting the individual needs of the children
- Positive parent, colleague and student communication
- 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
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
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
