Lead Teacher

The Goddard School; Piscataway (MD); On-site; USD 23,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights and weekends

Childcare discounts

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Training and development

CDA tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

The Goddard School located at 376 South Randolphville Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our Wonder of Learning program. Lead daily activities and collaborate with a supportive team.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Our welcoming community helps you grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associates or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities 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 and licensing regulations
• Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities
• 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

Experience with young children

Education

High school diploma

Associates or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• No nights and weekends
• Childcare discounts
• Recognition programs
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

The Goddard School® located at:
376 South Randolphville Road Piscataway, NJ 08854 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team.

Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day.

Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities:

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

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

Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

Compensation: $16.40 - $17.00 per hour

Childhood is full of bright sparks of discovery—those little moments that make us smile and say “wow.” Your career at The Goddard School can feel that way too.

For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have celebrated teachers as the heart of everything we do—because you put each child at the center of everything
you do. We trust, support, and appreciate our amazing educators. Grow your teaching skills in a fun, nurturing environment and make a meaningful difference in children’s lives every single day.

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.