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! Our School 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.

We are currently seeking the best candidate for our Infant classroom! There are a total of 8 children ages 6 weeks to 12 months and two teachers within the class. This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday.

What We Offer

• Teacher to children ratios followed
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
• Paid holidays PLUS 5 paid time off (PTO) days to start; 10 PTO days after a year
• School is closed between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
• Your health and safety are our priorities! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students
• Competitive compensation
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Loyalty Awards
• Discounted childcare
• Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• $100 to use toward training each year

COVID-19 considerations:
We take the health and safety of our employees extremely seriously:

• We have outdoor handwashing stations
• We temperature check everyone before entering
• We follow CDC health and safety protocols

What’s it like to be a teacher at our School?

Our early childhood teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

• Feel comfortable and safe working in our clean, state-of-the-art facilities with strict health and safety guidelines
• Feel a sense of accomplishment as you hear the laughter and experience the wonder of children participating in activities you planned
• Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
• Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
• Engage with other early childhood professionals and continue to grow in your profession

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• At least 2 years of previous experience preferred
• Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training (DCF 45 hours)
• Meets background check eligibility
• Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management, and customer service principles
• Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
• Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
• Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in the Westchase area of Tampa, FL, has been open for 11 years and has 154 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 530 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners

We are looking for early childhood teachers to join our team today. What are you waiting for? Click apply now!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Associate (Preferred)

Experience:

• Early Childhood Education: 2 years (Preferred)
• Childcare: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)

Work Location: In person