Lead Infant Teacher: Full Time, Benefits, NO WEEKENDS

The Goddard School of Chagrin Falls, OH; Chagrin Falls (OH); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in child care is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to foster a nurturing and engaging learning environment for young children. This role emphasizes the importance of individual development through a guided curriculum that promotes independence and a love for learning. As a Lead Teacher, you will have the opportunity to shape young minds while enjoying a supportive work environment that values your contributions. With a focus on professional growth and development, this position offers a fulfilling career path in early childhood education, where your skills and dedication can truly make a difference in the lives of children and their families.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Medical Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Dental Insurance

2 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)

Paid Holidays

401 K w/ Match

50% off Child's Tuition

Short-Term Disability

Paid Life Insurance Policy

Qualifications

• Associates or BA in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Strong written and communication skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with Health & Safety Quality Assurance standards.
• Create a positive learning environment for children.

Skills

Child Care

Communication Skills

Developmentally Appropriate Practices

Lesson Planning

Education

Associates or BA in Early Childhood Education

CDA and Early Childhood Degree

Job description

We want you if Child Care is your passion!

Did you know infant brains work twice as hard as yours? We are looking for you to help focus and harness all this brain power into building independent skills through a nurturing, loving, high skilled guided curriculum!

The Goddard School of Chagrin Falls, Ohio is seeking a passionate, experienced Lead Teacher with the skills and desire to provide children with a nurturing, child centered learning experience!

The Goddard School is an industry-leading child-care center for children from six weeks to six years. At Goddard, children are encouraged to develop at their own pace. The Goddard School uses the most current and academically endorsed method of inquiry based learning; The Goddard School's Wonder of Learning (our proprietary curriculum).

Responsibilities:

Lead Teachers, with help from their Assistant Teacher (or co-lead), are responsible for ensuring compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Health & Safety Quality Assurance standards. Our Lead teachers are given weekly lesson planning time outside the classroom. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning.

Full Time Benefits:

1. Competitive Pay
2. Medical Health Insurance Allowing Access To Your Choice Of TOP Health Systems
3. Vision Insurance
4. Dental Insurance
5. 2 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
6. Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving Day, and "Winter Break" (Christmas Eve through and including New Year’s Day))
7. 401 K w/ Match
8. 50% off Child's Tuition
9. Short-Term Disability
10. Paid Life Insurance Policy
11. Paid Trainings
12. Annual Evaluations
13. Hour Lunch Breaks

Lead Teacher Qualifications:

1. Associates or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
2. CDA and Early Childhood Degree
3. Prior classroom experience (Preferred, will train)
4. Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
5. Strong written and communication skills

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.