EXPERIENCED LEAD TEACHER

for Two Year Olds (full-time)

Experienced Lead Teacher Overview:

A Lead Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible primarily for the supervision of children, but also establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment. Additionally, a Lead Teacher is responsible for managing the classroom, implementing our curriculum and working collaboratively with an Assistant Teacher. The starting hourly wage is $19.00 to $20.00 (dependent on experience). Our successful lead teachers eventually earn up to $22/hour. The position includes competitively high wages, many excellent benefits and a wonderful working environment. We prefer applicants with at least 6 months experience as a classroom lead teacher, or at least 12 months as a classroom assistant teacher.

Qualifications:

A Lead Teacher must meet the qualifications of his/her state and the following qualifications: the ability to understand and support the education program using "learning through play" philosophy; the ability to interact closely with children at their level; the ability to keep children within sight and sound supervision at all times; the ability to change children's diapers and/or assist in toileting (where necessary); the ability to understand and comply with the franchisee's employment policies; the ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents; the ability to handle crisis situations, including assisting in evacuating the building during emergencies; and the ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare. An offer of employment may be made contingent on the following: Be at least 18 years of age; Have earned a high school diploma, or equivalent; Have a current work physical examination by a physician; Have an approved criminal record check as required by state regulations.

Educational and Experience Qualifications:

To be considered for the position of Lead Teacher, all candidates must be at least 18 years of age, have a high school diploma (or equivalent), and we prefer at least 6 months experience as a classroom lead teacher, or at least 12 months as a classroom assistant teacher.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities:

A Lead Teacher's responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following: Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment Implement our curriculum Advance children's physical and intellectual competence Support each child's social and emotional development and provide positive guidance Establish positive and effective family relations and communications Build and maintain staff and management teamwork Maintain professional commitment and reliability Participate in faculty meetings and in-service days

Pay:

$19.00 - $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Referral program Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person