Fulltime Preschool Teacher
About The Position
The Goddard School is seeking an enthusiastic, passionate classroom teacher to provide a high-quality preschool learning experience. The teacher will use creativity and the Goddard Developmental Guidelines to create engaging lesson plans tailored to students’ needs, bringing them to life through fun and imaginative activities. The program is Piaget-based and emphasizes learning through play and fostering a lifelong love of learning. The ideal candidate has strong leadership and communication skills and can motivate and inspire children positively. The role includes supporting students at different levels, managing the classroom positively, communicating proactively with parents, using classroom technology, and meeting curriculum, activity, and regulatory requirements. The teacher must be energetic, flexible, committed to professional development, and able to perform physical tasks involved in working closely with young children.
Requirements
- 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 sustain a high level of energy.
- Ability to be flexible in assignment and work hours.
- Ability to assume low-level postures to maintain physical and visual contact with children, bend repeatedly, stoop, and sit on the floor.
- Ability to work as a team player.
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 and deliver imaginative lesson plans based on the Goddard Developmental Guidelines and tailored to students’ needs.
- Challenge and support students at all levels.
- Maintain strong, positive student and classroom management.
- Establish effective, proactive, and positive communication with parents.
- Use classroom technology, including computers.
- Meet the school’s quality assurance requirements for curriculum and activities.
- Comply with state, local, and Goddard Systems, Inc. regulations.
- Participate in professional development.
Benefits
- Up to 25 days of paid time off annually, based on tenure and eligibility.
- Additional paid birthday day off.
- Paid major holidays.
- One full week of paid winter break.
- Health insurance.
- Dental, vision, and disability insurance options.
- 401(k) with employer matching.
- Employee childcare tuition discount.
- College tuition assistance for qualifying education-related fields.
- CDA credential reimbursement.
- Ongoing professional development.
- Mentorship and leadership advancement opportunities.
- Performance-based bonus.
- Company parties.
- Free uniforms.
- Employee discounts.
- Wellness resources.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
