Lead Teacher Free Child Care
About The Position
The Lead Teacher coordinates the daily operations of an assigned class and plans, presents, and evaluates educational and recreational activities in a safe childcare environment. The role works directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service. Teachers observe children’s interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop an engaging curriculum, communicate children’s activities and achievements to parents through mobile apps and personal discussions, and participate in a supportive team environment with director support, planning or resource time, and classroom resources. The Goddard School provides early childhood education for children from six weeks to six years old and emphasizes a safe, dynamic, nurturing environment that supports children’s development and learning.
Requirements
- Successfully complete state-required pre-service training.
- Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
- Calmly address stressful situations professionally while multitasking to ensure smooth school operations.
- Be able to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, maintaining child safety, and responding to potential emergencies.
- For Infant and Young Toddler Teacher assignments, be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
Nice To Haves
- Associate or Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
- One to two years of previous experience preferred.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate the daily operations of an assigned class.
- Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment.
- Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service.
- Observe children’s interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum.
- Communicate with parents daily about their children’s activities and achievements, including through mobile apps and personal discussions.
- Ensure classroom activities support children’s development and learning.
Benefits
- Employee discounts
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training and development
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Childcare discounts
- Free childcare if a room is available
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities through Goddard Systems University, including CEUs
- Support from directors, including planning or resource time
- Teacher recognition programs
- No nights and weekends
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
