Lead Infant/Toddler Teacher — Structured, Caring Classroom

The Goddard School of Ashburn, VA; Ashburn (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Lead Teacher for our Infant/Toddler classroom. This role emphasizes professionalism, warmth, and strong relationships with families in a premium early childhood program.

Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, signing bonus, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities. No nights or weekends; a predictable schedule with room to advance into leadership roles.

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting.
• Strong reliability and professionalism (attendance and punctuality are critical).
• Ability to manage a classroom independently.
• Comfortable communicating with parents daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Infant/Toddler classroom with full ownership of routines, structure, and environment.
• Create a calm, safe, and responsive environment aligned with developmental needs.
• Maintain strong classroom management using positive guidance techniques.
• Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Observe, document, and support each child’s developmental milestones.
• Build strong, professional relationships with families through daily communication.

Skills

Infant care

Toddler care

Reliability

Punctuality

Classroom independence

Parent communication

Education

CDA or Early Childhood coursework

Job description

The Goddard School in Ashburn, VA is seeking a Lead Teacher for our Infant/Toddler classroom. This role emphasizes professionalism, warmth, and strong relationships with families in a premium early childhood program.

Benefits include health/dental/vision insurance, PTO, signing bonus, tuition assistance, and growth opportunities. No nights or weekends; a predictable schedule with room to advance into leadership roles.