Lead Teacher - Preschool Classroom

The Goddard School•Ashburn, VA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking an experienced and passionate lead teacher for our 3-year-old preschool classroom. This full-time position offers a Monday-Friday schedule with no nights or weekends. The Goddard School in Ashburn has recently undergone a major expansion, adding new classrooms, a gymnasium, and specialized studios for STEM, Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, and Performance. We provide teachers with dedicated planning time, manageable class sizes, and a supportive leadership team. This is an academically serious school with a Private Kindergarten program and expanding enrichment offerings. We are accredited by the Middle States Association (MSA-CSS).

Requirements

Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent
2+ years of lead teaching experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices for preschool-age children
Strong classroom management skills with the ability to create structure while maintaining warmth
Excellent written and verbal communication skills—you’ll be talking with parents every day
Completion of all Virginia-required pre-service training
Ability to pass a comprehensive background check

Nice To Haves

Genuine passion for early childhood education
Commitment to growing as a professional
The right attitude, work ethic, and love for children

Responsibilities

Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that spark curiosity and build school-readiness skills in language, social-emotional development, and early math and science.
Lead classroom operations—managing the daily schedule, setting expectations, and creating a structured yet joyful learning environment.
Mentor and collaborate with your co-teacher and assistant staff, modeling best practices in early childhood education.
Build genuine relationships with parents through daily communication—sharing milestones, discussing development, and partnering on each child’s growth—using both personal conversations and our mobile communication platform.
Leverage our new specialty studios (STEM, Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, Performance) to create cross-curricular learning experiences that go beyond a standard preschool program.
Observe, assess, and document each child’s developmental progress, adapting your approach to meet individual needs.
Maintain a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom that meets or exceeds all state licensing and MSA-CSS accreditation standards.