Lead Teacher​/Closing Manager

Are you passionate about positively impacting children’s lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing, and organized teacher looking to grow your leadership in a workplace that’s supportive and fun? If so, reach out to our school!

We are looking for someone who is willing to work part‑time (10‑15 hours per week) as an Office Manager, with the possibility of additional hours as a Substitute Teacher and/or Mentor.

• Represent the Goddard School Leadership Team professionally, consistently, and positively while greeting and supporting families of enrolled students.
• Organize and manage office files, student files, family files, deadlines, documents, etc.
• Oversee and manage school snacks including planning a healthy and diverse menu, staying within budget, ordering, and inventory.
• Plan events such as Egg Hunt, Teacher Appreciation Week, Picture Day, Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, Pre‑K Graduation, Holiday Program, Fall Festival, Scholastic Book Fairs, and more!
• Plan all summer activities and manage the summer activities budget:
  Magic Rob, Soccer Shots, Splash Day, Bike Day, Butterfly Pavilion, and more!
• Manage inventory of office and school supplies, order weekly, and develop and maintain monthly budgets for classroom and school supply orders.
• Marketing/Advertising – report to owner for implementing local advertising, including weekly posting to social media (Facebook, Instagram, potential expansion to Tik Tok).
• Oversee child transitions, including planning with teachers, communicating with parents, and coordinating logistics in Goddard’s student management system.

• Leader in early childhood education who feels comfortable coaching and mentoring teachers.
• Willing to work 10‑15 regularly scheduled hours per week in the Office Manager role, including closing shift (until 6 pm) on 2 nights per week. (Additional substitute teaching or teacher support acceptable.)
• Willing to trade or cover shifts with directors as needed to support the Leadership Team’s vacation coverage.
• Strong ability to work autonomously and efficiently.
• Ability to handle multiple priorities while remaining calm and professional.
• Consistently positive attitude, demonstrates professionalism and collaboration with colleagues, and communicates effectively with families.
• Adopts and honors Goddard School’s mission, vision, and values.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with handling children for program facilitation, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

• Previous childcare teacher experience (preferably at least 3 + years) and willingness to work in the classroom as a teacher occasionally.
• Level II or higher in Colorado Shines, and willingness to obtain at least Level III (or official Director Qualification) within 90 days of employment.
• Meets background check eligibility (FBI, CBI, Child Abuse & Neglect).

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or official Directors certificate.
• Experience in marketing/advertising, especially posting professionally to social media.
• Event planning experience.
• Experience teaching various age groups (infants, toddlers, preschool, pre‑K).

Mission:
To provide a safe, nurturing environment where children can thrive, explore, and develop a lifelong love of learning.

Vision:
To create a culture where every person feels valued, inspired, and equipped for happiness and success in their early childhood education career.

• Compassion:
  We prioritize kindness, compassion, and empathy for others.
• Integrity:
  We uphold honesty, transparency, and decency in all our interactions.
• Respect:
  We follow the golden rule to treat others as you would like to be treated.
• Collaboration:
  
  We foster a culture of helping others succeed through sharing and support.
• Positivity:
  We believe happiness is created by being positive, and by actively cultivating joy every day.