Pre-K Lead Teacher
About The Position
Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life. Our school is looking to hire a lead pre-k teacher to work 8 am - 5 pm Monday through Friday with our 4-5 yr old children. Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our teachers. YOU are a driving force of our culture and you’ll notice the difference right away.
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 your profession.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Tuition assistance
- Employee discounts
- Free uniforms
- Training & development
- No nights and weekends!
- medical, dental, and vision insurance
- paid holidays
- childcare discounts
- CDA credentials
- tuition reimbursement
- promoting from within
- Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom.
- We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
- recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
