Lead Teacher at The Goddard School

Goddard School; Waunakee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Training & development

Job summary

A local early childhood education provider is seeking a full-time Teacher in Waunakee, Wisconsin. The ideal candidate will create a safe and nurturing classroom environment that fosters physical, emotional, and intellectual growth among children. Responsibilities include designing lesson plans based on a play-based curriculum and collaborating with families. Candidates should ideally hold a degree in Early Childhood Education or related field, and previous experience in childcare is a plus. The role offers competitive salary and benefits, and opportunities for professional development.

Qualifications

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field.
• Active enrollment in a CDA program with relevant experience.
• Prior experience in childcare or early education.
• Prior experience in childcare or early education.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing classroom that supports each child’s growth.
• Design engaging lesson plans using play-based curriculum.
• Collaborate with families to support each child’s learning.
• Collaborate with families to support each child’s learning journey and maintain open communication
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards
• Contribute to a positive team culture by participating in professional development and school events

Skills

Classroom management

Lesson planning

Communication

Team collaboration

Empathetic guidance

Education

Associate’s degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education

CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Prior experience in childcare or early education

Job description

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development

🌟 Teacher – The Goddard School of Waunakee

Position: Full-time Monday-Friday

✨ About Us

At The Goddard School®, we believe that meaningful learning happens through play, exploration, and nurturing relationships. Our teachers are the heart of our school, creating joyful, developmentally appropriate experiences that spark curiosity and build lifelong learners. We are looking to expand our team of educators.

🎯 Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing classroom that supports each child’s physical, emotional, and intellectual growth
• Design engaging lesson plans using The Goddard School’s play-based curriculum The Wonder of Learning
• Foster social-emotional development through positive guidance and empathetic modeling
• Collaborate with families to support each child’s learning journey and maintain open communication
• Maintain compliance with health, safety, and licensing standards
• Contribute to a positive team culture by participating in professional development and school events

📚 Qualifications

Candidates must meet one or more of the following:

• Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or related field
• CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
• Active enrollment in a CDA program with relevant experience
• Prior experience in childcare or early education

💡 What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits
• Ongoing professional development through Goddard Systems University
• Supportive, collaborative team environment
• Opportunities to grow within a nationally respected early childhood education network