The Goddard School of Wilton is hiring! Are you passionate about working with young children and looking for a place where you can grow as an early childhood educator? The Goddard School of Wilton is seeking warm, dependable, energetic Early Childhood Teachers to join our established team. A college degree is not required —we value experience, a genuine love of children, reliability, and a desire to learn just as much as formal education.

What we offer:

$21-$24 per hour , based on experience and qualifications $250 quarterly attendance bonus $1,000 annual perfect-attendance bonus $300 employee referral bonus Full-time, Monday-Friday schedule Paid training and professional development Opportunities for growth and advancement Supportive administrative team A professional, established early childhood program A curriculum designed to support children's academic, social, emotional, and physical development Why Goddard? The Goddard School of Wilton is an established, privately owned early childhood education program with a strong reputation in our community. We are proud to be NAEYC Accredited+ and Cognia STEM Certified , and we provide a high-quality educational experience from infancy through Pre-K. Our teachers are not simply providing childcare. They are helping children build the foundation for a lifetime of learning. We use the Goddard Wonder of Learning curriculum and provide opportunities for children to explore literacy, math, science, STEM, art, music, movement, and hands-on learning throughout the day. We also offer enrichment experiences including art history, musical theatre, robotics, chess, coding, sign language, and yoga . What we're looking for: We are looking for someone who is: Warm, nurturing, and genuinely enjoys working with young children Dependable and committed to being present for their classroom and team Patient, positive, and able to create a calm and engaging classroom environment Comfortable working as part of a team Willing to learn and grow professionally Able to communicate effectively with children, families, and colleagues Available for a full-time Monday-Friday schedule Early childhood experience is preferred, but not required for the right candidate. A degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field is a plus, but a degree is not required . What you'll do: As an Early Childhood Teacher, you will: Build positive, nurturing relationships with children Plan and participate in developmentally appropriate activities Support children's social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development Maintain a safe, clean, and engaging classroom Observe children's development and support individual learning needs Communicate professionally with families Work collaboratively with your teaching team and administration Follow health, safety, and classroom procedures Interested in joining our team? If you are looking for more than just a job and want to be part of a professional early childhood education team where your work truly matters, we would love to hear from you.

Pay:

$21.00 - $24.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Retirement plan Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person