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Part-Time & Full-Time Lead and Assistant Teachers

The Goddard School
Chicago, IL Full Time|Part Time
POSTED ON 1/7/2026 CLOSED ON 2/5/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Part-Time & Full-Time Lead and Assistant Teachers position at The Goddard School?

Benefits:

  • 401(k) matching
  • Bonus based on performance
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Parental leave
  • Signing bonus
  • Training & development
  • Tuition assistance
  • Vision insurance


The Goddard School of Roscoe Village

đź’Ľ Compensation & Benefits

Salary: Competitive hourly and salaried rates based on role performance-based bonuses

Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental, vision – we cover 50% of your monthly premium

Time Off: Generous PTO and flex/sick time

Childcare: Deep staff tuition discounts

Retirement: 401K with company match

Schedules: Flexible scheduling options

Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement (up to $1000/year), CDA support, CEUs through Goddard Systems University, and ongoing promotion opportunities

Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you thrive in a warm, supportive, collaborative environment? We’re looking for nurturing, energetic educators to join our teaching team at The Goddard School of Roscoe Village, where play-based learning and joyful discovery are at the heart of everything we do.

Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll join a school community that values creativity, teamwork, excellence, and FUN.

✨ What You’ll Be Doing

đź‘¶ Classroom Care & Learning

  • Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment
  • Engage with children through meaningful play, early learning experiences, and hands-on discovery
  • Support each child’s social–emotional development with positive guidance
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities (Lead Teachers)


🧡 Family & Community Connections

  • Build warm, trusting relationships with families
  • Communicate daily with professionalism, empathy, and clarity
  • Partner with families to support children's development


👩‍🏫 Teamwork & Collaboration

  • Work closely with co-teachers and directors to uphold schoolwide expectations
  • Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and routines
  • Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities


📚 Curriculum & Assessment (Lead Teachers)

  • Create lesson plans aligned with Goddard developmental guidelines
  • Maintain individual child portfolios and progress reports
  • Support classroom transitions and routines with consistency and kindness


📝 Qualifications

Assistant Teachers - Educational Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Experience working with children preferred
  • Ability to support a play-based curriculum and engage actively with children


Lead Teachers - Educational Qualifications

A CDA or

Some college credits in any field with a commitment to enroll in and complete 6 hours of online or in-person courses in Early Childhood Education within a year of employment at Goddard (We can pay for this!) or

A Bachelor's degree in an early childhood field.

All Roles Require

  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and meet DCFS licensing requirements
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills
  • Passion for early childhood education and a love of learning through play


🧡 Why Join Us?

The Goddard School of Roscoe Village is part of a nationally respected early childhood education system with 35 years of excellence. Our school is known for strong leadership, engaged families, professional growth, and a warm, community-driven culture.

You’ll be supported, appreciated, and empowered every step of the way—and you’ll make a meaningful impact every day.

APPLY TODAY

Join a school where teachers are valued, supported, and celebrated, where your work truly matters and your career can grow!

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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