Lead Teacher

The Goddard School•Minnetonka, MN

41d•Onsite

About The Position

The Goddard School is seeking passionate, energetic, and nurturing individuals to join their team as Lead Teachers. They offer a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment for children to develop into joyful and confident learners. The school emphasizes that teachers are the heart of the school and a driving force of its culture, offering a supportive and fun workplace.

Requirements

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.
For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
Meets background check eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred.
Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
1-2 years of previous experience preferred.
Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training.

Responsibilities

Coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes.
Planning, presenting, and evaluating educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment.
Working directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.
Developing relationships and communicating effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
Calmly addressing stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations.