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PreK Lead Teacher

The Goddard School
The Goddard School Salary
Waxhaw, NC Full Time
POSTED ON 6/6/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 7/5/2026
Benefits:

  • Childcare Discount
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Flexible schedule
  • Free uniforms
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Parental leave


Are you a nurturing person that’s passionate about shaping the minds of early childhood-aged children? The Goddard School of Waxhaw is looking to add a qualified Prekindergarten Lead Teacher to our 5-star school!

The Goddard School located at 1528 Providence Road S Waxhaw, North Carolina has been open since 2011 and has 150 children under our care. We are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old and are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and loving environment where children develop into joyful, confident learners! Our talented teachers collaborate with parents to ensure that their child is ready for school and life beyond. When you join The Goddard School, you join our Goddard family in making a difference in the lives of our students and members of our community.

Benefits of working at our School include:

  • Salary range of $18 per hour based on experience
  • 9-hour workday with a 1-hour lunch break
  • Paid holidays and paid time off
  • School closed for winter break from Christmas Day until New Year's Day
  • Full support from our directors, including planning/resource time
  • Provided Wonder of Learning Curriculum with guidance from our Curriculum Coordinator on weekly lesson plans
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Discounted childcare
  • Training and development opportunities


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

  • Supervise classroom and co-lead all classroom activities throughout the course of the day
  • Observe children’s interests and work with co-teachers to develop creative ideas for implementing the Wonder of Learning curriculum
  • Develop weekly lesson plans alongside our Curriculum Coordinator
  • Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned
  • 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 childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession


Qualifications

  • Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred; Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
  • At least 1 year of teaching experience in a classroom setting
  • At least 1 year of experience working with children aged 4 to 6 years
  • Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
  • Works cooperatively alongside all co-teachers and school resource teachers
  • Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
  • Is highly motivated and takes direction well
  • Ability to complete weekly lesson plans and carry them out within the classroom
  • Must be committed to following Goddard and state licensing guidelines to ensure the health, safety, and education of all children
  • Must be able to lift 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
  • Meets background check eligibility


Apply today if you think you would make a great addition to our educational staff. We can't wait for you to join our team!

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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