Lead Preschool Teacher — Inspire Growth with Wonder

The Goddard School of York, PA; York (York County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Advancement opportunities

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School in York, PA is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to join our supportive team. You will lead daily activities, implement our Wonder of Learning curriculum, and nurture growth in young children in a developmentally appropriate setting.

This role emphasizes building strong family communication, maintaining a safe classroom, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing professional development to advance your career in early childhood education.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
• 1-2 years of experience with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using Wonder of Learning curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families about child’s progress and daily activities
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards
• Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
• Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
• Support other teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment
• Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution

Skills

Experience with young children

Communication with families

Education

High school diploma or higher preferred in Early Childhood Education

CDA strongly preferred

State-required pre-service training completed

Job description

The Goddard School in York, PA is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to join our supportive team. You will lead daily activities, implement our Wonder of Learning curriculum, and nurture growth in young children in a developmentally appropriate setting.

This role emphasizes building strong family communication, maintaining a safe classroom, collaborative teamwork, and ongoing professional development to advance your career in early childhood education.