What are the responsibilities and job description for the Toddler Lead Teacher position at The Goddard School?
Benefits:
Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities:
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.
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities:
- Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
- Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities
- Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being
- Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
- Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
- Team Collaboration: Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
- Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.
- Associate or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) minimum
- 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
- Ability to learn and implement Goddard curriculum and assessment systems
- Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
- Ability to multi-task, work cooperatively and manage challenges professionally
- Completes required trainings for the State of Tennessee and Goddard
- Meets background check eligibility and additional state requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
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.
Salary : $15 - $19