Lead Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School • Ashland, VA

26d

About The Position

The Lead Toddler Teacher coordinates the daily operations of an assigned class and plans, presents, and evaluates educational and recreational activities in a safe environment. The role works directly with children and parents each day to provide quality customer service and supports children’s development as joyful, confident learners.

Teachers observe children’s interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop an engaging curriculum. They communicate with parents about children’s activities and achievements, including through mobile apps and personal discussions, and work with fellow childcare professionals to continue developing their skills. The School describes its environment as supportive, challenging, fun, and nurturing, with on-site Directors and Owners supporting teachers.

The Goddard School provides early childhood education and care for children from six weeks to six years old. It uses academically endorsed methods and maintains standards for education, care, and safety. Each school is privately owned and operated by franchisees, who set wages and benefits that vary by location.

Requirements

• Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
• Ability to address stressful situations calmly and professionally while multitasking to help ensure smooth school operations.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with handling children, facilitating programs, ensuring child safety, and potential emergency situations.
• Must meet background check eligibility.
• Must have successfully completed state-required pre-service training.

Nice To Haves

• One to two years of previous teaching experience preferred.
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential 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 daily to provide quality customer service.
• Observe children’s interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop an engaging curriculum.
• Communicate with parents about their children’s activities and achievements through mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Continue to grow professionally and engage with other childcare professionals.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays, including 16 paid school holidays
• Training and development
• Vision insurance
• Childcare discounts
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance
• Continuing education opportunities through Goddard Systems University, including CEUs
• Assistance acquiring CDA credentials
• Promotion from within

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed