Lead and Assistant Teachers

The Goddard School is a private preschool that uses a "learning through play" philosophy. The Goddard School is a fun work environment where you get to dance, sing, create, and play all while helping to mold the next generation of learners. We have been serving the Lakewood/Rocky River community for over 3 years! We have a great school culture with an engaged team, a supportive and caring leadership team and a family environment.

As we have continued to grow, we are looking to grow our team with a teacher for some of our programs ranging from infants through toddlers and even preschool.

• Work schedule options available – 7:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
• Annual Reviews & wage increase opportunities
• Continuing education, professional development, and CPR/First Aid Certification provided
• Free childcare
• Bonuses for referrals

Join our team and you not only get competitive pay, great benefits and a great place to work but you get smiles, hugs and a ton of love from our students.

• Competitive, above industry pay
• Paid Vacation in first year and subsequent years
• Paid Holidays (including Paid Winter Break)
• Health, Dental, and Vision benefits
• Free Child Care
• Work schedule options available
• Paid background checks
• 1 Hour Lunch Breaks
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Medical insurance (health, dental, vision)
• No nights, weekend and holiday schedules

• High School Diploma
• Bachelor’s or Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education (or child-related degree) is preferred
• Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential preferred
• Currently enrolled in a CDA or degreed program preferred

• Developing and implementing lesson plan activities that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.
• Meeting the individual needs of the children.
• Professional parent communication.
• Participation in staff and training meetings.
• Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.
• Supporting a positive team environment.
• Using assessment tools.
• Committing to continuing education.

Salary: $15.00 - $18.00 per hour

Job Type: Full-time

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.