Pre-K Lead Teacher

Job in Chesapeake, Virginia, 23322, USA

Listing for: The Goddard School - Chesapeake

Full Time position
Listed on 2026-06-20

Job specializations:

Education / Teaching
Early Childhood Education, Preschool / Daycare, Elementary School, Child Development/Support
Child Care/Nanny
Preschool / Daycare, Child Development/Support

Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 YEAR

The Goddard School® of Chesapeake, an early childhood education center, is currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to nurture healthy development in children and encourage lifelong learning.

Educational Qualifications

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities

A Lead Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment

Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in your classroom.

Understanding and implementing, when necessary, The Goddard School’s emergency procedures.

Posting schedules that meet the children’s need for routine and learning.

Ensuring a well run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs by

Assessing supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.

Building teamwork.

Developing lesson plans.

Managing your classroom according to The Goddard School standards.

Observing the children.

Using assessment tools.

Benefits

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation based on experience, education and certifications.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We provide outstanding opportunities including:

Competitive salary
Exceptional Professional Development
Supportive Team Environment
Closed/Paid Major Holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year
Paid Vacation after 90 days
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
Dependent care discount

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