Lead Preschool Teacher — Nurture Minds, No Nights

The Goddard School; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights and weekends

Childcare discounts

Recognition programs

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School located at 1050 Mills Drive North Huntingdon, PA 15642 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. Our school prioritizes teachers, empowering you to create a nurturing environment with our Wonder of Learning® program and lead daily activities.

Join a supportive team, grow professionally, and impact young learners’ development with an engaging curriculum and caring guidance.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
• 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

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using our 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 and guardians about their 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 Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment
• Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution

Skills

Strong communication with families

Team collaboration

Child development understanding

Education

High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

The Goddard School located at 1050 Mills Drive North Huntingdon, PA 15642 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. Our school prioritizes teachers, empowering you to create a nurturing environment with our Wonder of Learning® program and lead daily activities.

Join a supportive team, grow professionally, and impact young learners’ development with an engaging curriculum and caring guidance.