Toddler Preschool and VPK Lead or Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School•Saint Augustine, FL

About The Position

The Goddard School is seeking a Lead or Assistant Teacher to support toddler, preschool, and VPK classrooms. Teachers help provide a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment where children can learn and grow. Lead teachers coordinate the daily operations of their assigned classes. Teachers plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities, work directly with children and parents, and provide quality customer service. They observe children’s interests and collaborate with colleagues to create engaging curriculum. The role includes communicating with parents about children’s activities and achievements, including through mobile apps and personal discussions. Teachers receive support from directors, including planning or resource time, and are provided resources to support classroom success. The posting states that there are no nights or weekends. The Goddard School is part of a franchise system with more than 600 schools across 37 states and Washington, D.C. Individual schools are privately owned and operated, and franchise owners set their own wages and benefits, which vary by location.

Requirements

Successfully complete state-required pre-service training.
Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
Calmly address stressful situations 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 responding to potential emergencies.
Meet background check eligibility.

Nice To Haves

Associate or Bachelor of Arts degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
One to two years of previous experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the daily operations of assigned classes (lead teachers).
Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational childcare activities in a safe environment.
Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service.
Observe children’s interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop engaging curriculum ideas.
Communicate with parents about children’s activities and achievements through mobile apps and personal discussions.
Maintain classroom safety and support children’s learning and development.

Benefits

Performance-based bonus
Competitive salary
Dental insurance
Employee discounts
Free uniforms
Health insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Paid time off
Training and development
Tuition assistance
Vision insurance
Some schools offer paid holidays and childcare discounts.
Professional development and continuing education opportunities through Goddard Systems University, which is accredited by IACET to provide CEUs.
Some schools offer CDA credentials and tuition reimbursement.
Recognition programs throughout the year.