Lead Teacher for Infant and Two Year Old Classroom
About The Position
The Lead Teacher will lead an infant and two-year-old classroom at The Goddard School in Ashburn. The role is full-time, Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends. The teacher will be responsible for the educational experience of up to 16 children, working alongside a co-teacher in a classroom with an 8:1 student-to-teacher ratio. The school provides dedicated off-floor lesson-planning time, manageable class sizes, and access to a recently expanded facility with a gym and specialty studios for STEM, Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, and Performance. The school describes itself as an academically focused, accredited environment with a Private Kindergarten program and planned enrichment programming. It offers professional development, career advancement opportunities, teacher recognition, and support for continuing education and CDA credentials.
Requirements
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, or a related field.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or equivalent.
- At least 2 years of lead teaching experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
- 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.
- Completion of all Virginia-required pre-service training.
- Ability to pass a comprehensive background check.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as needed for child safety and program activities.
- Ability to sit on the floor, bend, kneel, and move at a child’s level throughout the day.
- Ability to stand and move actively for extended periods.
Responsibilities
- Design and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans that foster curiosity and school-readiness in language, social-emotional development, early math, and science.
- Lead classroom operations, manage the daily schedule, set expectations, and create a structured, joyful learning environment.
- Mentor and collaborate with the co-teacher and assistant staff, modeling early childhood education best practices.
- Communicate with parents daily about children’s milestones and development, and partner with them to support each child’s growth using personal conversations and a mobile communication platform.
- Use the specialty studios to create cross-curricular learning experiences.
- Observe, assess, and document each child’s developmental progress, adapting teaching to individual needs.
- Maintain a safe, organized, and nurturing classroom that meets or exceeds state licensing and MSA-CSS accreditation standards.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Performance-based bonus
- Competitive salary of $20–$25 per hour, based on education, credentials, and experience
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off, up to 18 days, plus paid holidays
- 50% tuition discount for employees’ children enrolled at the school
- Professional development through Goddard Systems University, including IACET-accredited CEUs
- CDA credential support
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Career advancement opportunities and promotion from within
- Structured teacher recognition programs throughout the year
- Employee discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
