Lead Teacher Free Child Care

The Goddard School•Granger, IN

11h•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. Teachers are considered the heart of the school, and the company emphasizes a supportive culture with opportunities for growth and recognition.

Requirements

Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
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.
Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training.

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.

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.
Observing children’s interests and working with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum.
Communicating with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
Engaging with other childcare professionals and continuing to grow in the profession.