Lead & Assistant Teachers

The Goddard School; Friendswood (TX); On-site; USD 17,908 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Free food & snacks

Paid time off

Childcare discounts

Wellness package

Job summary

The Goddard School in Friendswood, TX, is seeking caring and energetic Lead and Assistant Teachers. This role involves creating a warm and engaging classroom environment while supporting the social-emotional development of young children. Teachers will collaborate with families and team members, and opportunities for benefits include a wellness package and PTO.

The position offers a competitive salary between $13 - $15 per hour based on experience and education, along with childcare discounts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED.
• Preferred: CDA or degree in Early Childhood.
• Experience working with young children is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Create a warm, engaging, and safe classroom environment.
• Support hands-on learning and social-emotional development.
• Guide children through daily routines.

Skills

Experience working with young children

Team-oriented

Reliable

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or GED

CDA or degree in Early Childhood (preferred)

Job description

The Goddard School® – Friendswood, TX

Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Competitive Pay

The Goddard School® of Friendswood is hiring caring, energetic Lead and Assistant Teachers to join our growing team. If you love working with young children and want a supportive, family‑focused environment with a consistent weekday schedule, we’d love to meet you.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

What You’ll Do

• Create a warm, engaging, and safe classroom environment
• Support hands‑on learning, social‑emotional development, and age‑appropriate skills
• Guide children through daily routines with patience and positivity
• Communicate daily with families
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom
• Collaborate with co‑teachers and leadership

Lead Teachers also take the lead on lesson planning, classroom organization, and developmental observations.

Assistant Teachers support lesson implementation, help maintain an organized classroom environment, and assist with developmental observations.

What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED
• Experience working with young children (preferred but not required for Assistants)
• CPR/First Aid or willingness to obtain
• Reliable, positive, and team‑oriented

Preferred: CDA or degree in Early Childhood, experience in licensed childcare

What We Offer

• $13 - $15 hr based on experience & education
• Wellness package
• PTO + paid holidays
• Childcare discounts