Lead Teacher InfantToddler Classroom

Lead Teacher (Infant/Toddler) – The Goddard School | Ashburn, VA (20147)

The Goddard School in Ashburn (20147) is seeking a professional, dependable, and nurturing Lead Teacher for our Infant/Toddler classroom.

This is not a babysitting role. We are a premium early childhood program with high standards for care, safety, curriculum, and parent communication.

If you take pride in your classroom, build strong relationships with families, and can lead with both warmth and structure—we want to talk to you.

No nights. No weekends. Predictable schedule.

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

• $18 – $23 per hour, based on experience, reliability, and ability to lead a classroom independently
• $500 sign‑on bonus
• $250 after 60 days
• $250 after 6 months
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Childcare discount
• Paid training & professional development (including CDA support)
• Clear growth path into Education Director / leadership roles

• Lead an Infant/Toddler classroom with full ownership of routines, structure, and environment
• Create a calm, safe, and responsive environment aligned with developmental needs
• Maintain strong classroom management using positive guidance techniques

• Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Observe, document, and support each child’s developmental milestones
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs

• Build strong, professional relationships with families through daily communication
• Provide clear updates on development, routines, and any concerns
• Handle parent questions with confidence and professionalism

• Maintain strict adherence to all licensing, health, and safety standards
• Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, and readiness at all times
• Supervise children actively during indoor and outdoor activities

• Experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting
• Strong reliability and professionalism (attendance and punctuality are critical)
• Ability to manage a classroom independently
• Comfortable communicating with parents daily

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or coursework in Early Childhood Education
• 1–3 years of classroom experience
• Familiarity with Virginia licensing requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

• Looking for a “watch the kids” job
• Frequently late or unreliable
• Uncomfortable with parent communication
• Not interested in structure, curriculum, or accountability

We invest in our teachers the same way we expect them to invest in our students—through consistency, support, and high standards. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team committed to your success.

If you are an energetic, nurturing professional who takes pride in your work and wants to grow in a structured, supportive environment, we encourage you to apply.

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.