1-Year-Old Lead Teacher

The Goddard School•New York, NY

5d•$20 - $26

About The Position

Step into a once-in-a-career opportunity to join us on the ground floor – literally – as a Lead Teacher for a brand-new Goddard School® in Lenox Hill! Our two-story, 15,000 sq. ft. school located at 307 East 63rd Street will be home to clean, bright, and spacious classrooms, two well-equipped multi-purpose rooms, and much more, all built from the ground up to foster children's natural curiosity through play-based activities, encouraging teamwork, problem-solving, and a lifelong love of learning. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team. Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you! This Is Your Moment The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day. Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

Requirements

A lead teacher in the infant or 1-year-old program must hold one of the following qualifications: Associate's (AA or AS) degree in early childhood education; OR Child Development Associate (CDA) certification and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years; OR High school diploma or equivalent (GED); nine college credits in early childhood education or child development; two years’ experience caring for children, and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years; OR High school diploma or equivalent (GED) and five years of supervised experience in an infant/toddler classroom if currently employed in a permitted child care program; OR High school diploma or equivalent (GED); and a study plan that is acceptable to the Department leading to nine credits in early childhood education or childhood development within two years; and a study plan leading to an associate's degree in early childhood education within seven years, if currently employed in a permitted child care program.

Nice To Haves

An associate's degree or higher is preferred

Responsibilities

Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning ® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities
Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being
Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.

Benefits

401(k)
Competitive salary
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training & development
Tuition assistance
Twenty-Seven (27) paid personal days per year as follows: Ten (10) paid personal days per calendar year Five (5) paid personal days between Christmas and New Year's Day when the school is closed Seven (7) paid holidays per calendar year.
Five (5) sick days per year (available to all employees, accrual starts with no waiting period)
Up to 100% tuition reimbursement subject to performance, commitment and reliability
401K with Matching: Employer will match up to 3% of your contributions to the 401K plan
Commuter Benefits: Use pre-tax dollars to pay for eligible commuting expenses
Annual Raise: Employees are eligible for annual performance-based pay increases