Lead Teacher teacher

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Company parties
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid holidays
• Generous childcare discount
• 401(k) plus employer match
• Professional development support: our Goddard Systems University provides Continuing Education Units; CDA credential cost and tuition reimbursement are covered
• Promotion from within encouraged to continue career growth

Our teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

• Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned
• Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
• Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
• Engage with other child care professionals and continue to grow in your profession

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
• Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
• Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is dependable, adaptable, and enjoys working in teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multitasking to ensure smooth school operations
• Meets background check eligibility

As part of a larger franchise system in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington, D.C. We use the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long‑term success in school and in life.

Our talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by franchisees. The franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and they set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.