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.

The Goddard School in Rochester, MI is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life. We are looking for lead teachers to join our team today working with our infants, toddlers, or preschoolers in a full day childcare and preschool environment!

This is a full time position. Full time shifts are nine hours with an hour break.

What's it like to be a teacher at Goddard Schools?

• Our teachers feel comfortable and safe working in our clean, state-of-the-art facilities with strict health and safety guidelines
• Our teachers feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned
• Our teachers observe children's interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
• Our teachers communicate with parents daily, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
• Our teachers engage with other infant, toddler, and preschool teachers and continue to grow in the field of early childhood education

The Goddard School Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Benefits available to all full time employees
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• School is closed between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
• CPR & First Aid Training
• Teacher to child ratios followed
• Full support from our experienced directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
• Your health & safety is our priority. We have protocols more stringent than state requirement to ensure the safety of our faculty and students
• No evening or weekend hours
• 40 hours per week

About Goddard Schools We are the premier childcare and preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised schools with more than 80,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

Our talented infant, toddler, and preschool teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into confident and joyful learners. Compensation: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour