We are looking for qualified, passionate, enthusiastic teachers to join our amazing team at the following locations:

Baymeadows Campus - 8985 Annie Eliza Rd, Fl 32256

Ponte Vedra Beach - 45 Executive Way , FL 32082

St John's Campus - 100 Julington Plaza Dr, FL 32259

The Goddard School teaching teams employ hands-on, engaging lessons and projects for their students in a safe, respectful, and caring classroom environment. A Preschool Teacher must have great love and patience for children, knowledge of best practices and preschool educational methods, as well as the ability to engage students and earn their trust and attention. The goal is to contribute to the healthy mental and emotional development of the child so they can more easily acclimate in the next level of education.

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for preschool children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers or colors, do crafts etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are safe at all times
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche
• Collaborate with other educators
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards

Skills

• Proven experience as a Preschool Teacher
• Excellent understanding of the principles of child development and preschool educational methods
• Familiarity with safety and sanitation guidelines for classrooms
• Excellent communication and instructional skills
• Ability to act as mediator between children
• Cool-tempered, friendly and reliable
• Balance between a creative mind and a practical acumen
• Certification in child CPR
• DCF 45 hrs, CDA or Staff Credential Preferred
• Willing to undergo Background screening

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 - $18.50 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Early Childhood General Education Teachers: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPR Certification (Preferred)
• Child Development Associate Certification (Preferred)
• DCF 45 hours (Required)
• FBI background screening Clearance (Preferred)

Work Location: In person