Lead Teacher

Goddard School; Goddard (KS); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Health insurance stipend

Disability insurance

Employee assistance program

Professional development assistance

Job summary

The Goddard School is seeking a Lead Teacher (Infants through PreK) to join our organization. This full-time role focuses on delivering the Goddard School philosophy and creating a nurturing learning environment.

Applicants must be pursuing or hold a degree in early education or a related field and demonstrate passion for teaching young children, with strong communication and rapport-building skills.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or related fields.
• Candidates must be working towards or have a degree in early education or a related field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote Goddard School philosophy and educational objectives.
• Support a code of ethical conduct.
• Pursue professional development/continuing education.
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities.
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom.
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair.
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times.

Skills

Experience in childcare/teaching

Rapport with children

Excellent written and verbal skills

Patience and positive demeanor

Education

Degree in early education or related field

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

The Goddard School is seeking a Lead Teacher (Infants through PreK) to join our organization!

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position must be working towards or have a degree in early education or a related field.

Related Degrees Include, But May Not Be Limited To:

• Elementary Education
• Psychology or Sociology
• Child Development
• Child Life
• Special Education
• Communications

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in childcare, teaching, or other related fields
• Passionate about working with children
• Ability to build rapport with children
• Positive and patient demeanor
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

A Teacher’s responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Promote Goddard School philosophy and educational objectives
• Support a code of ethical conduct
• Pursue professional development/continuing education
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences and professional growth opportunities
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Develop an appropriate classroom management system to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• Ensure that classroom equipment is in good repair
• Promote healthy eating practices at lunch and snack times

The Goddard School offers the following industry leading benefits:

• $20+ per hour pending qualifications & experience
• Paid Vacation & Holidays after 90 days
• Health Insurance Stipend
• Disability Insurance
• 401(k)
• Generous Employee Tuition Discount
• Paid, Ongoing Professional Development
• Support & Incentives for Continuing Education

About Goddard School:

The Goddard School is an early education and childcare center that offers programs for children ages twelve weeks to six years old. Our program focuses on building a love of learning through play-based education. Teachers at our school are career educators and work closely with our Director of Education to craft a curriculum that prepares students to succeed in the classroom and beyond.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Work Location: In person