Lead Infant Teacher - Incentive Pay/No Weekends

The Goddard School of Strongsville, OH; Strongsville (OH); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in early childhood education is seeking a passionate co-lead teacher to join their nurturing environment. As a preschool teacher, you'll have the opportunity to make a significant impact on children's lives, guiding them through engaging activities and fostering their development. With a commitment to excellence, this role offers competitive pay, generous benefits, and a supportive community of educators. If you are energetic and dedicated to shaping young minds, this is the perfect opportunity to grow your career in a fulfilling and rewarding setting.

Benefits

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Training & development

Vision insurance

Qualifications

• Preferred Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Knowledge of childcare programming and first-aid procedures.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations and plan educational activities for children.
• Communicate with parents about children's progress and activities.

Skills

Childcare Programming Knowledge

Customer Service Principles

Safety and Emergency First-Aid Procedures

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education

Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education

Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

If you are energetic, nurturing, and passionate about impacting children's lives, then The Goddard School in Macedonia is the place for you! We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow you to grow as an early educational leader.

This position is specifically for an individual seeking full-time employment (40 hours/week), being a co-lead teacher in a classroom, and working with children 6 weeks to 12 months in age in a preschool setting.

We recognize our preschool teachers in many ways! We understand that wages and benefits is a priority. Here is what we offer:

• Current Salary Range: between $16.00-$21.00/hourly pay (based on education level)
• Hours of work each day: 8 hour work shift
• Same set daily work shift each day, for consistency and planning
• Annual pay raises (actually 2 pay raises in the first year)
• Potential quarterly incentive bonuses worth an extra $1-$3/hour more in pay for all hours worked during the quarters
• Medical, dental, vision, and disability insurance
• Paid time off and holiday pay, paid vacation time during the annual December holiday season (school is closed from Dec 24-Jan 1)
• Paid employee background checks, employee trainings, and continuing education credits (CEUs)
• Generous employee childcare discounts
• 401k retirement plan plus employer matching contributions
• Employee referral bonuses
• 1-hour daily lunch breaks
• Occasional employer-provided lunches
• No weekend work (school is closed on Saturdays and Sundays)
• All teacher supplies and equipment
• Teacher Appreciation Month in May

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

What's it like to be a preschool teacher at our School?

• Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned.
• Observe children's interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum.
• Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Engage with other child care professionals and continue to grow in your profession.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree) is preferred
• Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree)
• Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching credential
• Currently enrolled in a CDA or degreed program
• Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety and emergency first-aid procedures, program management and customer service principles

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Macedonia, Ohio has been open for 16 years and has approximately 140 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premiere preschool for children six weeks to six years old.

Our commitment to you: We will review your application within 1 business day. If you are selected for an interview, we will schedule within 1-3 business days.

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