Fulltime Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School•Fort Wayne, IN

About The Position

The Goddard School is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate classroom teacher to create a positive, engaging learning environment for preschool children. The teacher will use creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines to develop and deliver imaginative lesson plans, supporting children’s learning through play and fostering a lifelong love of learning. The role calls for strong leadership, communication, classroom management, and the ability to motivate and inspire children positively. The teacher will tailor lesson plans to students’ needs and abilities, maintain effective and proactive communication with parents, use classroom technology, and meet the school’s curriculum and activity quality-assurance standards. The teacher must comply with applicable state, local, and Goddard Systems, Inc. regulations. The position requires sustained energy and frequent bending, stooping, sitting on the floor, and assuming low-level positions to maintain physical and visual contact with children. Flexibility in assignments and work hours is required. The school describes its program as Piaget-based, with a focus on learning through play. It offers professional development, mentorship, and opportunities for leadership advancement. The position pays $17.00–$20.00 per hour. Benefits and eligibility vary by school and applicable policies; each location is independently owned and operated by a Goddard School franchisee.

Requirements

CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
Experience in a licensed center preferred.
Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated interest, commitment, and ability to challenge students at all levels.
Ability to write quality lesson plans tailored to students’ needs.
Evidence of strong, positive student and classroom management.
Commitment to effective, proactive, and positive parent communication.
Proficiency with classroom technology, such as computers.
Ability to meet the school’s quality-assurance requirements for curriculum and activities.
Ability to comply with applicable state, local, and Goddard Systems, Inc. regulations.
Ability to sustain a high level of energy and frequently bend, stoop, sit on the floor, and assume low-level positions.
Team-player mindset.
Flexibility in assignments and work hours.

Nice To Haves

CDA, associate degree, or bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field.
Experience in a licensed center.

Responsibilities

Create unique, imaginative lesson plans using the Goddard Developmental Guidelines.
Challenge students at all levels and tailor lesson plans to students’ needs.
Maintain strong, positive student and classroom management.
Establish effective, proactive, and positive communication with parents.
Use classroom technology, including computers.
Meet school quality-assurance requirements for curriculum and activities.
Comply with state, local, and Goddard Systems, Inc. regulations.
Maintain physical and visual contact with children while performing classroom duties.
Participate in professional development and, where applicable, mentorship and leadership advancement opportunities.