Lead Preschool Teacher — Nurture Minds with Wonder

The Goddard School; Irwin (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

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. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing our Wonder of Learning program and leading daily activities with a supportive team.

Lead the classroom with developmentally appropriate instruction, maintain strong family communication, and ensure health and safety standards. Grow professionally in a premium educational setting.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with young children in licensed childcare or preschool.
• State-required pre-service training completed.
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning curriculum to engage each child.
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Family Communication: Maintain open, effective communication with families about children's progress and activities.
• Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health, safety and licensing standards.
• Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities.
• Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning to inform activities and share insights with families.
• Team Collaboration: Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative team environment.
• Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies for social-emotional growth.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Pre-service training

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA (Child Development Associate)

Job description

The Goddard School located at 1050 Mills Drive North Huntingdon, PA 15642 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing our Wonder of Learning program and leading daily activities with a supportive team.

Lead the classroom with developmentally appropriate instruction, maintain strong family communication, and ensure health and safety standards. Grow professionally in a premium educational setting.