Experienced Lead Teacher for New Preschool

The Goddard School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Goddard School in Greenpoint, Brooklyn is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher for infants/toddlers and preschoolers. This role is crucial for fostering a nurturing and educational environment, utilizing a proprietary curriculum to inspire young minds.

Qualified candidates should have an Associates Degree or higher in early childhood education, with excellent communication and management skills. The position offers compensation between $20 - $30 per hour, based on experience, alongside generous benefits such as health insurance, paid time off, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Experience working in an early childhood classroom preferred.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans and manage a classroom with confidence.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using Goddard’s curriculum.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain communication with families about their child’s progress.
• Supervise children to uphold health and safety standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Observe and assess children’s learning and development.
• Collaborate with school leadership to support classroom quality.

Skills

Classroom Management

Curriculum Implementation

Child Development Understanding

Communication Skills

Education

Associates Degree or higher in early childhood education

Job description

Position Summary

The Goddard School® of Greenpoint, located at 85 Commercial Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team for infants/toddlers and preschoolers. Our School is a newly built, state-of-the-art, one-story, 10,000-square-foot learning environment designed with children and educators in mind. Filled with natural light and thoughtfully created spaces, our School offers an inspiring setting where teachers can do their best work and children can learn, explore, and thrive.

At The Goddard School® of Greenpoint, we believe in putting teachers first because our teachers put our children first. As a Lead Teacher, you will help create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.

Using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum, you will lead meaningful daily activities, inspire young minds, and collaborate with a supportive team committed to high-quality early childhood education.

If you’re a caring, energetic professional looking for a welcoming and supportive workplace, we’d love to have you join our team. Our School provides a high-quality learning environment where children are encouraged to grow, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning in a place that feels nurturing and community-focused.

Compensation

Compensation: $20-$30 per hour, based on education and experience.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Commuter Benefits
• Childcare assistance

Key Responsibilities

• Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using Goddard’s Wonder of Learning® curriculum.
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment. Create engaging activities that support cognitive, physical, and language development. Balance structured teaching and play-based learning. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
• Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities.
• Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being
• Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
• Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
• Team Collaboration: Collaborate with school leadership and team members to support classroom quality and school-wide initiatives.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree or higher in early childhood education
• Experience working in an early childhood classroom preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development, play-based learning, and developmentally appropriate practice.
• Ability to create engaging lesson plans and manage a classroom with confidence and care.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
• Ability to meet all licensing, health, and safety requirements for the role.

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.