Preschool and PreK Lead Teacher

This Is Your Moment

The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators.

Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.

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.

Benefits:
Training & development, competitive salary, employee discounts, free uniforms, opportunity for advancement, paid time off, tuition assistance.

Join a fun, supportive environment! Are you a happy, positive educator who loves helping children learn through play and fun? Join the #1 leader in early childhood education in the Georgetown area, as ranked by Google Business Ratings, and grow a career you'll truly love.

Why you'll love working with us:

• Paid week off between Christmas & New Year's
• Lead teachers receive dedicated planning time outside the classroom
• Generous salaries
• Discounted childcare
• Low teacher-to-child ratios
• Fully stocked resource room
• Generous PTO
• Large gym with an interactive projection game
• Multiple spacious outdoor playgrounds

Grow your career with us:
No matter where you are in your professional journey, we are committed to helping you reach your goals. We even support teachers in obtaining their Child Development Associate (CDA) credential. Your growth matters here. Our dedicated teachers implement daily, curriculum-driven lesson plans in a nurturing and engaging environment.

Key responsibilities:

• Create and implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans
• Maintain a clean, safe, and healthy classroom environment
• Adapt learning experiences to meet the individual needs of each child
• Foster positive relationships with children and families

Lead teacher qualifications:
Must have one of the following:

• AA or BA Degree in Early Childhood Education (ECE), Special Education-ECE or a non-ECE degree with 15 units of ECE-specific coursework
• 8+ years of experience in a TRS or nationally-accredited program, OR
• 2+ years of experience teaching in a TRS or nationally accredited program and one of the following:
• CDA or another TEA-approved early childhood credential
• Certification from Association Montessori Internationale or Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education
• AA or BA Degree in Early Childhood or related field, OR
• An equivalent qualification

About us:

The Goddard School of Georgetown (Williams Drive) is a COGNIA-accredited school, committed to excellence in early childhood education. Apply today and become part of a team where your passion, positivity, and professionalism truly make a difference.

Compensation: $16.00 - $18.00 per hour