Lead and Assistant Teachers

The Goddard School of Manassas; Manassas (VA); On-site; Full time

Job summary

Join a passionate team at an established preschool dedicated to nurturing young minds! As an early childhood teacher, you will play a vital role in shaping children's lives through creative lesson planning and engaging activities. This role offers a supportive environment where you can thrive professionally while ensuring a safe and joyful learning experience for children. With a commitment to health and safety, ample resources, and a focus on your development, this is an exciting opportunity to make a real difference in early childhood education. If you are enthusiastic about fostering a love for learning in young children, we want to hear from you!

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid holidays

10 paid time off (PTO) days

Discounted childcare

Professional development support

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Experience with young children and effective communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement lesson plans while managing classroom activities.
• Communicate daily with parents about their children's progress.

Skills

Early Childhood Education

Classroom Management

Parent Communication

Lesson Planning

Technology Proficiency

Education

BA in Early Childhood Education

AA in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Tools

PPE Supplies

Disinfecting Systems

Job description

The Goddard School of Manassas, VA is looking for experienced, energetic, and friendly Infant/Toddler, Preschool and Pre-K teachers to join our team!

Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! Our School is full of passion and enthusiasm. We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life. We are looking for early childhood teachers to join our team today.

At The Goddard School located in Manassas, VA, we take your well-being and the well-being of those we educate and care for seriously and have put several measures in place to make our environment the safest it can be. We have ample PPE supplies on hand, a hospital-grade disinfecting system, daily professional cleaning, and additional employees who regularly disinfect and sanitize high-touch areas throughout the day. Teacher safety - your safety - is a priority.

The Goddard School is a licensed preschool, teaching children as young as six weeks all the way through pre-kindergarten. With highly qualified teachers and administrators, we provide a fun, nurturing, and developmentally-appropriate program.

Job Description:

The teacher is responsible for the care and education of a group of children, working as a lead teacher in partnership with an assistant. Together both teachers design and implement lesson plans, and manage the students as they learn, eat, sleep, and play. Teachers are responsible for keeping their classroom organized and clean, and communicating with parents in person and in writing. All teachers work full-time, year-round, with paid days off for illness and vacation.

Responsibilities:

1. Feel comfortable and safe working in our clean, state-of-the-art facilities with strict health and safety guidelines.
2. Experience the wonder of children participating in activities you planned.
3. Observe children's interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum.
4. Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements.
5. Engage with other early childhood professionals and continue to grow in your profession.

Qualifications:

Education - all candidates must have one of the following:

1. BA in Early Childhood Education, or related field.
2. AA in Early Childhood Education, or related field.
3. Child Development Associate (CDA) (or at least 12 college credits in Education).
4. Be currently enrolled in either a CDA or Associate's Degree program.

All candidates must also have the following:

1. Experience working with young children; school-setting experience is preferred.
2. Comfort with technology for lesson planning and parent communication.
3. Mastery of the English language, as spoken and written, to permit effective communication with parents.

What We Offer:

1. Salary range: $15 to $25/Hour depending on qualifications.
2. Teacher to children ratios followed.
3. Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom.
4. Paid holidays PLUS 10 paid time off (PTO) days per year.
5. School is closed between Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
6. Competitive compensation.
7. Health, dental, and vision insurance.
8. Discounted childcare.
9. Continued focus on your professional development.

Our early childhood teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.