Lead PreK Teacher

Job Overview

The Goddard School® located at th Street Naperville, IL 60564 is looking for a warm, nurturing Lead Teacher who truly loves working with PreK children. We are not a big, impersonal center. We are a close‑knit school community where relationships matter — with our students, our families, and especially our teachers. At our school, we believe when teachers feel supported, appreciated, and celebrated, children thrive.

You’ll work alongside caring Lead Teachers to create joyful, engaging learning experiences in beautiful classrooms designed for curiosity and growth. This is a place where: your ideas are welcomed, your hard work is recognized, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every single day.

• Company parties
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• 1–2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
• Has successfully completed state‑required pre‑service training
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

We celebrate our team with teacher recognition, appreciation lunches, fun team contests, and a leadership team that is present, involved, and truly cares. 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.