Part-Time & Lead and Assistant Teachers

Position: Part-Time & Full-Time Lead and Assistant Teachers

Part-Time & Full-Time Lead and Assistant Teachers

Join to apply for the Part-Time & Full-Time Lead and Assistant Teachers role at The Goddard School
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💼 Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive hourly and salaried rates based on role + performance-based bonuses
• Insurance:
  Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental, vision – we cover 50% of your monthly premium
• Generous PTO and flex/sick time
• Deep staff tuition discounts for childcare
• 401K with company match
• Flexible scheduling options
• Tuition reimbursement (up to $1000/year), CDA support, CEUs through Goddard Systems University, and ongoing promotion opportunities
• Health insurance:
  Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental, vision
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

What You’ll Be Doing 👶 Classroom Care & Learning

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment
• Engage with children through meaningful play, early learning experiences, and hands‑on discovery
• Support each child’s social–emotional development with positive guidance
• Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities (Lead Teachers)

🧡 Family & Community Connections

• Build warm, trusting relationships with families
• Communicate daily with professionalism, empathy, and clarity
• Partner with families to support children's development

👩🏫 Teamwork & Collaboration

• Work closely with co‑teachers and directors to uphold school-wide expectations
• Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and routines
• Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities

📚 Curriculum & Assessment (Lead Teachers)

• Create lesson plans aligned with Goddard developmental guidelines
• Maintain individual child portfolios and progress reports
• Support classroom transitions and routines with consistency and kindness

📝 Qualifications Assistant Teachers – Educational Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Experience working with children preferred
• Ability to support a play-based curriculum and engage actively with children

Lead Teachers – Educational Qualifications

• A CDA or some college credits in any field with a commitment to enroll in and complete 6 hours of online or in-person courses in Early Childhood Education within a year of employment at Goddard (We can pay for this!)
• A Bachelor's degree in an early childhood field.

All Roles Require

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and meet DCFS licensing requirements
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Passion for early childhood education and a love of learning through play

Why Join Us?

The Goddard School of Deerfield is part of a nationally respected early childhood education system with 35+ years of excellence. Our school is known for strong leadership, engaged families, professional growth, and a warm, community-driven culture.

You’ll be supported, appreciated, and empowered every step of the way—and you’ll make a meaningful impact every day.

APPLY TODAY

Join a school where teachers are valued, supported, and celebrated, where your work truly matters and your career can grow!

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.

Seniority level

Entry level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Education and Training

Industries

Education Administration Programs

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