Lead Child Care Teacher

The Goddard School; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Paid time off

Health care contributions

Winter Holiday break

Referral bonuses

Childcare discount

Job summary

The Goddard School in Delaware seeks full-time teachers to complete an already amazing staff. Teachers create a safe, fun, healthy and nurturing learning environment for young children and work with colleagues to deliver high-quality early childhood education.

Qualifications include Delaware First Certificate eligibility, TECE 1/TECE 2 or CDA, and an Associate or Bachelor in Early Childhood is preferred. Strong communication and teamwork are essential, with a focus on safety and child

Qualifications

• Nurturing teaching style and teamwork are required.
• Strong written and verbal communication with children and parents.
• Background check eligibility is required.

Responsibilities

• Establishes a safe, fun, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
• Teach and support early childhood development activities.
• Comply with state-required training and program policies.
• Collaborate with other staff to ensure smooth school operations.

Skills

Nurturing teaching style

Team player

Strong communication

Communication with parents and kids

Education

Delaware Early Childhood cert

TECE 1/TECE 2 or CDA

AA or BA in Early Childhood

Job description

Overview

We are looking for full time teachers to round out our already amazing staff. All teachers at The Goddard School are responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, fun, healthy and nurturing learning environment.

Overview

We are looking for full time teachers to round out our already amazing staff. All teachers at The Goddard School are responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, fun, healthy and nurturing learning environment.

Educational Qualifications

All candidates, who wish to be considered for a Lead or Assistant Teacher position must possess or be eligible to obtain a Delaware First Certificate.

Teacher Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• At least 1 year of previous child care experience preferred
• Has successfully completed state-required training or willing to take before start
• Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles
• Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
• Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
• Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
• Meets background check eligibility

Qualifications

• A nurturing teaching style and team player attitude
• Early Childhood Certificate from Delaware Department of Education
• TECE 1 and TECE 2, or CDA
• Associates or Bachelors Degree in Early Childhood (Preferred but not required)
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Paid time off
• Health care contributions
• Holiday pay, including a week-long, paid Winter Holiday break
• Unlimited referral bonuses
• Childcare discount