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Lead PreK Teacher

The Goddard School
The Goddard School Salary
Chester, PA Full Time
POSTED ON 5/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/19/2026
Benefits:

  • No nights and weekends
  • Childcare discounts
  • Recognition programs
  • Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance


The Goddard School® of Chester Springs is hiring a Lead Pre-K Teacher who brings both a strong educational background and a genuine passion for working with young children.

We’re looking for someone who is confident leading a classroom, values structure and creativity, and wants to be part of a supportive, professional team.

What You’ll Do

  • Lead a classroom using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum
  • Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
  • Create a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment
  • Build strong relationships with families through clear communication
  • Support children’s social-emotional growth using positive guidance
  • Observe and document development to guide instruction
  • Collaborate with assistant teachers and leadership
  • Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards at all times


What We’re Looking For

If you are a new or experienced teacher with these qualities, we’d love to hear from you:

  • Five years of verified experience in childcare centers or education
  • Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education
  • Level 1 certification prefered
  • Strong understanding of child development
  • Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and team members
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
  • Completion of state-required pre-service training
  • Excited to learn and grow with a strong team
  • Passionate about high-quality education for young children
  • Comfortable collaborating with Assistant Teachers
  • Experience creating and implementing daily lesson plans
  • Strong positive classroom management skills
  • A nurturing approach that supports play-based learning


Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Competitive salary
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training and professional development
  • Childcare discount


Why Join Us

You’ll be part of a school that values its teachers, supports professional growth, and prioritizes quality education. This is a place where you can focus on teaching, feel supported, and make a daily impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Goddard School® of Chester Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status under applicable laws.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.

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