Lead Teacher Experienced

The Goddard School of Maplewood, NJ; Maplewood (NJ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights and weekends

Recognition programs

Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Job summary

The Goddard School of Maplewood, NJ is looking for experienced and passionate Lead Teachers to implement an engaging curriculum and create a nurturing environment for young children. Responsibilities include developing lesson plans, communicating with families, and fostering a collaborative team. Candidates should have an Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and a Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred. Enjoy benefits such as training opportunities and competitive salary, while making a real difference in children's lives.

Qualifications

• Experience as a Lead Teacher in a preschool setting.
• Ability to implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Create and maintain a safe classroom environment.
• Communicate with families about children's progress.
• Supervise children to uphold health and safety standards.
• Engage in ongoing professional development.
• Assess and document children's learning.
• Support and collaborate with team members.
• Model positive behavior guidance.

Skills

Curriculum Implementation

Classroom Management

Family Communication

Health and Safety Supervision

Professional Development

Assessment and Documentation

Team Collaboration

Behavior Guidance

Education

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Benefits

• No nights and weekends
• Recognition programs
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k) matching

The Goddard School of Maplewood is seeking EXPERIENCED passionate Lead Teachers. 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. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!

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

• Associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education required
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred