Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Holidays

Tuition assistance

Employee discounts

Training & development

Sign-on bonus

Advancement opportunities

Job summary

The Goddard School in Alexandria (Old Town) is seeking a professional, dependable Lead Teacher for our Infant/Toddler program. This is not a babysitting role; we are a premium early childhood school focused on strong curriculum, consistent routines, and exceptional parent communication.

You will be supported daily by dedicated Program Managers who coach in classrooms, helping you succeed and grow in a structured, professional environment with a predictable schedule—no nights or weekends.

Qualifications

• Experience with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to manage a classroom independently.
• Comfortable with daily parent communication.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Infant/Toddler classroom with routines, safety, and environment.
• Create a calm, nurturing, and structured classroom culture.
• Maintain strong classroom management using positive guidance.
• Implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with the curriculum.
• Observe milestones and customize care and learning.
• Provide consistent daily updates to families.

Skills

Infant/Toddler experience

Reliability and punctuality

Classroom management

Parent communication

Education

CDA or ECE coursework

Virginia licensing familiarity

Job description

• Paid training & professional development (CDA support available)

Benefits

• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Lead Teacher (Infant/Toddler) – The Goddard School® | Alexandria (Old Town), VA

The Goddard School® in Alexandria (Old Town) is building a high-expectation, high-support school environment and is seeking a professional, dependable, and nurturing Lead Teacher for our Infant/Toddler program.

This is not a babysitting role. We are a premium early childhood school focused on strong curriculum, consistent routines, and exceptional parent communication.

You will be supported daily by dedicated Program Managers who are actively involved in classrooms—coaching, guiding, and helping you succeed.

If you want to work in a structured, professional environment where standards are high and support is real—we want to speak with you.

No nights. No weekends. Predictable schedule.

Compensation & Benefits

• $21 – $26 per hour, based on experience, reliability, and classroom leadership
• $500 sign-on bonus
  • $250 after 60 days
  • $250 after 6 months
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Childcare discount
• Paid training & professional development (CDA support available)
• Clear growth path into Program Manager / leadership roles

What You’ll Do

Classroom Leadership

• Lead an Infant/Toddler classroom with full ownership of routines, safety, and environment
• Create a calm, nurturing, and structured classroom culture
• Maintain strong classroom management using positive guidance

Curriculum & Child Development

• Implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with our curriculum
• Observe and document developmental milestones
• Individualize care and learning based on each child

Parent Communication (Critical)

• Build strong, professional relationships with families
• Provide consistent daily updates
• Handle parent questions confidently and professionally

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Follow all licensing, health, and safety standards
• Maintain a clean, organized classroom at all times
• Provide active supervision

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Experience with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting
• Strong reliability (attendance and punctuality are non-negotiable)
• Ability to manage a classroom independently
• Comfortable with daily parent communication

Preferred

• CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education
• 1–3 years of experience
• Familiarity with Virginia licensing

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Frequent bending, sitting, and active engagement

Who This Role Is NOT For

• Looking for a “watch the kids” job
• Frequently late or unreliable
• Uncomfortable speaking with parents
• Not interested in structure, curriculum, or accountability

Why Teachers Choose Us

This is a new phase of the school with clear expectations, strong leadership, and real classroom support.

You will not be left alone—we have Program Managers actively coaching, supporting, and helping you grow every day.

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.