Lead Teacher for Infant/Toddler Classroom

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

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Signing bonus

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

The Goddard School in Ashburn (20147) is seeking a professional, dependable, and nurturing Lead Teacher for our Infant/Toddler classroom. This is not a babysitting role. We are a premium early childhood program with high standards for care, safety, curriculum, and parent communication. No nights.

No weekends. Predictable schedule. Competitive salary and a range of benefits including health, dental, vision, and tuition assistance, with opportunities for advancement through training and

Qualifications

• Experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting.
• Strong reliability and professionalism (attendance and punctuality are critical).
• Ability to manage a classroom independently.
• Comfortable communicating with parents daily.

Responsibilities

• Lead an Infant/Toddler classroom with full ownership of routines, structure, and environment.
• Create a calm, safe, and responsive environment aligned with developmental needs.
• Maintain strong classroom management using positive guidance techniques.
• Observe, document, and support each child’s developmental milestones.
• Build strong, professional relationships with families through daily communication.

Skills

Infant care

Professionalism

Punctuality

Parent communication

Education

CDA or ECE coursework

Job description

Lead Teacher (Infant/Toddler) - The Goddard School | Ashburn, VA (20147)

The Goddard School in Ashburn (20147) is seeking a professional, dependable, and nurturing Lead Teacher for our Infant/Toddler classroom.

This is not a babysitting role. We are a premium early childhood program with high standards for care, safety, curriculum, and parent communication.

If you take pride in your classroom, build strong relationships with families, and can lead with both warmth and structure—we want to talk to you.

No nights. No weekends. Predictable schedule.

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Signing bonus
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Compensation & Benefits

• $20 - $25 per hour, based on experience, reliability, and ability to lead a classroom independently
• $500 sign-on bonus
  • $250 after 60 days
  • $250 after 6 months
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Childcare discount
• Paid training & professional development (including CDA support)
• Clear growth path into Education Director / leadership roles

What You’ll Do

Classroom Leadership

• Lead an Infant/Toddler classroom with full ownership of routines, structure, and environment
• Create a calm, safe, and responsive environment aligned with developmental needs
• Maintain strong classroom management using positive guidance techniques

Curriculum & Child Development

• Implement developmentally appropriate lesson plans and activities
• Observe, document, and support each child’s developmental milestones
• Adapt activities to meet individual needs

Parent Communication (Critical)

• Build strong, professional relationships with families through daily communication
• Provide clear updates on development, routines, and any concerns
• Handle parent questions with confidence and professionalism

Health, Safety & Compliance

• Maintain strict adherence to all licensing, health, and safety standards
• Ensure classroom cleanliness, organization, and readiness at all times
• Supervise children actively during indoor and outdoor activities

What We’re Looking For

Required

• Experience working with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting
• Strong reliability and professionalism (attendance and punctuality are critical)
• Ability to manage a classroom independently
• Comfortable communicating with parents daily

Preferred

• Child Development Associate (CDA) or coursework in Early Childhood Education
• 1-3 years of classroom experience
• Familiarity with Virginia licensing requirements

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

Who This Role Is NOT For

• Looking for a “watch the kids” job
• Frequently late or unreliable
• Uncomfortable with parent communication
• Not interested in structure, curriculum, or accountability

Why Teachers Stay With Us

We invest in our teachers the same way we expect them to invest in our students—through consistency, support, and high standards. You will be supported by an experienced leadership team committed to your success.