Toddler Lead Teacher

$500 sign-on bonus for vaccinated teachers (must be within six months of being fully vaccinated, or have a booster if beyond six months).

We are looking for a Lead Teacher in one of our Toddler classrooms (1-2 years old; currently all two year olds). Lead Teachers are responsible for ensuring compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards. They write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment where children develop a lifelong love of learning.

Lead teachers should have a minimum of one year of experience, good classroom management skills, ability to work well with other teachers, and a love of working with children. Teachers are also expected to follow Health and Safety guidelines and communicate well with parents.

Must be available 7:00 am–4:00 pm Monday–Friday.

Starting pay: $18.00 per hour.

• Three weeks paid time off per calendar year
• Paid holidays and inclement weather days
• Paid birthdays
• Annual bonuses
• Discounted childcare
• Tele Doc service – doctors on‑call 24/7/365
• Paid CDA program
• Paid trainings

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field, with management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
• Equivalent educational qualifications including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8, with management experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool.
• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field, and one year of experience (1560 clock hours) working in a licensed childcare center or preschool, plus one year of management experience.
• Two years of experience (3120 clock hours) working in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and one year of management experience.
• A current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential, additional 12 semester hours or continuing education units related to young children birth to age 8, two years (3120 clock hours) experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool, and one year of management experience.

• Develop lesson plans.
• Meet the individual needs of the children.
• Communicate with parents.
• Participate in staff and training meetings.
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Interact with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Present expectations appropriate to the child's age and developmental level.
• Plan and implement activities that develop self‑esteem and social skills.
• Communicate professionally with parents and fellow staff.
• Build teamwork.
• Use assessment tools.
• Commit to continuing education.

In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions from the Goddard School in Vinings will be based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Goddard School in Vinings does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practice on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by law.