Lead PreK Teacher

The Goddard School of Naperville (104th Street), IL; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Health insurance

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School of Naperville is seeking a warm and nurturing Lead Teacher who loves working with PreK children. You will create engaging learning experiences alongside a supportive team in a close-knit school community. Responsibilities include effective communication with families and faculty, developing relationships, and fostering a joyful classroom environment. Competitive salary and benefits including health insurance, 401(k) matching, and opportunities for advancement are offered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
• 1–2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool.

Responsibilities

• Create joyful, engaging learning experiences in beautiful classrooms.
• Develop relationships and communicate effectively with children, families, and faculty members.
• Work alongside caring Lead Teachers.

Skills

Child Development

Effective Communication

Team Collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Job Overview

The Goddard School® located at 1032 104th Street Naperville, IL 60564 is looking for a warm, nurturing Lead Teacher who truly loves working with PreK children. We are not a big, impersonal center. We are a close‑knit school community where relationships matter — with our students, our families, and especially our teachers. At our school, we believe when teachers feel supported, appreciated, and celebrated, children thrive. You’ll work alongside caring Lead Teachers to create joyful, engaging learning experiences in beautiful classrooms designed for curiosity and growth. This is a place where: your ideas are welcomed, your hard work is recognized, your growth is supported, and your impact is felt every single day.

Benefits

• Company parties
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• 1–2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
• Has successfully completed state‑required pre‑service training
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

We celebrate our team with teacher recognition, appreciation lunches, fun team contests, and a leadership team that is present, involved, and truly cares. 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.