Lead Twos Teacher

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development

We are currently looking for passionate, energetic, and nurturing Full-Time Early Childhood Teachers to join our team, with an immediate need in our Two-Year-Old Program. If you love working with young children and want to be part of a supportive, collaborative school community where teachers are valued, we’d love to meet you!

At Goddard Rockville, our teachers are at the heart of everything we do. We're looking for passionate, dependable, creative, and FUN early childhood educators who want to make a difference while working in a positive and collaborative environment.

We believe great teachers deserve great support! You'll enjoy:

• Competitive pay starting at $18-$20+ per hour, based on education, certifications, and experience
• Full-time, 40-hour work week
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Paid time off for vacation, illness, and personal days
• Additional paid holidays and annual winter break
• Access to online continuing education and professional development
• Additional insurance options, including accident, critical illness, hospital, disability, and whole life coverage
• Supportive, hands-on directors
• A beautiful facility with spacious classrooms, large play areas, and plenty of opportunities to make learning FUN and engaging!
• A collaborative school community where teachers are encouraged to bring their own creativity and personality into the classroom

And most importantly, you'll work alongside a team that understands how important, challenging, hilarious, messy, and rewarding early childhood education can be!

As a Goddard teacher, you'll help create a safe, nurturing, engaging environment where children feel confident to explore and learn.

Responsibilities include:

• Planning and implementing fun, developmentally appropriate learning experiences
• Helping children build confidence, independence, friendships, and social-emotional skills
• Supporting children through play, exploration, creativity, and hands-on learning
• Getting to know each child and supporting their individual needs and development
• Creating a warm, welcoming classroom environment
• Building positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers
• Communicating professionally and effectively with families and team members
• Participating in staff meetings, trainings, professional development, and school events
• Bringing your energy, ideas, creativity, and love of children to school each day!

Our ideal candidate:

• Meets MSDE/OCC Teacher requirements, including 90-hour certification
• Has previous experience working in an early childhood classroom
• Understands developmentally appropriate practices
• Has strong communication and teamwork skills
• Is dependable, patient, nurturing, energetic, and ready to learn
• Holds an Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education, Education, or a related field - preferred, but not required
• CPR/First Aid and CDA certifications are a plus

Whether you're an experienced early childhood educator looking for your next school home or you're ready to take the next step in your education career, we want to hear from you! Come join a nationally recognized early childhood education organization while becoming part of a close-knit school community right here in Rockville.

Bring your creativity. Bring your ideas. Bring your love of learning. We'll provide the support and opportunities to help you grow.

Location:

Rockville, MD 20850

Schedule:

Full-Time | 40 hours per week | 8-hour shifts

Starting Pay: $18-$20+ per hour based on education, certifications, and experience

Work Location:

In person

The Goddard School of Rockville is an Equal Opportunity Employer.