Lead Teacher for Two Year Old Classroom
About The Position
The Goddard School in Ashburn is hiring a full-time Lead Teacher for its two-year-old classrooms. The teacher will lead the educational experience for up to 16 children alongside a co-teacher, creating a structured, nurturing environment with developmentally appropriate learning activities. The school offers dedicated off-floor planning time, manageable class sizes, and access to expanded facilities, including a gym and specialty studios for STEM, Culinary Arts, Visual Arts, and Performance. The position works Monday through Friday, with no nights or weekends, and pays $20–$25 per hour based on education, credentials, and experience. The school describes itself as an academically focused, accredited environment with professional development and career growth opportunities. Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a childcare tuition discount, training and continuing-education support, and teacher recognition programs.
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 and 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 build curiosity and school-readiness skills in language, social-emotional development, and early math and science.
- Lead classroom operations, including managing the daily schedule, setting expectations, and creating a structured, joyful learning environment.
- Mentor and collaborate with the co-teacher and assistant staff, modeling early childhood education best practices.
- Communicate with parents 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 school’s specialty studios to create cross-curricular learning experiences.
- Observe, assess, and document each child’s developmental progress, adapting teaching approaches to individual needs.
- Maintain a safe, organized, nurturing classroom that meets or exceeds state licensing and MSA-CSS accreditation standards.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Performance-based bonus
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts, including a 50% tuition discount for the employee’s children enrolled at the school
- Health insurance
- Paid time off, up to 18 days, plus paid holidays
- Training and development
- Vision insurance
- Access to Goddard Systems University and IACET-accredited continuing education units
- CDA credential support
- Tuition reimbursement for continuing education
- Career growth and advancement opportunities
- Structured teacher recognition programs
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
