Lead Teacher - Any Age - Flexible Schedule

The Goddard School; Northbrook (IL); Hybrid; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition reimbursement

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Professional development opportunities

Job summary

The Goddard School in Northbrook, Illinois, is hiring a Lead Teacher to establish a nurturing environment and support children's social and emotional development. This role requires a CDA or Bachelor’s degree in early childhood education, or two years of experience in a licensed center. The school emphasizes staff development with training opportunities and provides a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, tuition reimbursement, and a competitive salary.

Qualifications

• Must communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents.
• Ability to interact closely with children at their level.
• Compliance with applicable laws and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Plan and implement activities that develop children’s self-esteem.
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, and professional growth opportunities.

Skills

Understanding of learning through play philosophy

Effective communication

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Education

CDA certificate

Bachelor's degree in early childhood field

2 years experience in an Early Childhood Center

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Medical insurance
• Tuition reimbursement
• Holiday pay
• Childcare discounts
• 401k Plus Match
• Bonuses throughout the year
• Our school offers medical, dental, and vision insurance, tuition reimbursement, paid time off, holiday pay, childcare discounts, and a 401k Plus Match. Additionally, we offer additional bonuses throughout the year.
• Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, many of our schools offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
• You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs, prizes, and gifts that are offered throughout the year.

General Qualifications

• The ability to understand and support the education program using “learning through play” philosophy;
• The ability to interact closely with children at their level;
• The ability to communicate effectively and professionally with school personnel, children and parents;
• The ability to comply in all respects with all applicable laws and regulations relating to childcare.
• The ability to lift up to 50 lbs in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must also be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.

Educational Qualifications

• A CDA or
• Some college credits in any field with a commitment to enroll in and complete 6 hours of online or in-person courses in Early Childhood Education within a Year of Employment at Goddard (We can pay for this!) or
• 2 years of experience in a Licensed Early Childhood Center or
• A Bachelor's degree in an early childhood field.

Lead Teacher Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Support each child’s social and emotional development and provide positive guidance
• Plan and implement activities that develop children’s self-esteem, social skills
• Respect cultural and ethnic diversity
• Establish positive and effective family relations
• Maintain a portfolio for each child
• Use assessment tools (e.g., Progress Reports, Children’s Progress)
• Attend faculty meetings, in-service days, conferences, and professional growth opportunities