Lead or Assistant Childcare Teacher - Full Time with Benefits

Lead Or Assistant Teacher

The Goddard School of Downtown Pittsburgh is searching for a passionate lead or assistant teacher to join our full-time team with comprehensive benefits. Located on 5th Ave., our school has served the families of Pittsburgh for over 10 years, providing a vibrant environment for infants, toddlers, preschoolers, and Pre-K (pre-kindergarten) children. If you're dedicated to early childhood education and want to make a difference in a dynamic city environment, we'd love to hear from you!

The Goddard School of Downtown Pittsburgh is always looking for a great teacher! The right candidate is reliable, positive, loves children, and wants a long-term career in early childhood education. Experience in childcare, daycare, or teaching is preferred.

Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and childcare discounts. Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University (GSU) is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.

Teachers receive full support from our directors, including planning time and access to resources to ensure classroom success. We promise to maintain ratios and provide the tools you need to succeed. We recognize our teachers! We offer teacher recognition programs throughout the year to celebrate excellence and dedication.

Your responsibilities include coordinating the daily operations of assigned classrooms, planning, presenting, and evaluating educational and recreational activities, maintaining a safe, nurturing, and positive environment, and working directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

What's it like to be a teacher at our school? Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in your planned activities. Observe children's interests and collaborate with other teachers to develop creative curriculum ideas. Communicate daily with parents about their child's progress through mobile apps and personal discussions. Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your career.

Qualifications include a PA teaching certificate, 1–2 years of previous experience preferred, successfully completed state-required pre-service training, ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and colleagues, ability to calmly manage stressful situations while multitasking, must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. (for child safety and emergency situations), for Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to safely lift infants in and out of cribs, and meets background check eligibility requirements.

As part of a larger franchise system in operation for 35 years, The Goddard School is the premiere destination for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. With over 600 franchised schools and 75,000 students across 37 states and Washington, D.C., The Goddard School uses academically endorsed teaching methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success.

Compensation: $37,440.00 - $41,600.00 per year