The Goddard School in Newington is now hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher. Toddler Teachers are responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally a Toddler Teacher is responsible to work together with an Assistant Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty.

Toddler Teacher Qualifications:

• Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
• Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
• Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
• Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
• Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
• Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations

The ideal Lead Teacher will meet one of the following:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development or a related field.
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential.
• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s,CDA or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field. Including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

A Lead Toddler Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Ensure that children are always within state ratio requirements

Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To

• Elementary Education
• Child Development
• Child Life
• Psychology or Sociology with a minor in Education
• Special Education
• Child Psychology

Job Type: Full-time

Application Questions

You have requested that Indeed ask candidates the following questions:

• How many years of Early Childhood experience do you have?
• Have you completed the following level of education: Associate?
• Are you authorized to work in the following country: United States?
• Are you willing to undergo a background check, in accordance with local law/regulations?

Work remotely

• No

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

License/Certification:

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

Work Location: In person