Lead Teacher - Infant / Toddler (FT & PT))

The Goddard School; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading early childhood education provider as a Lead Teacher for infants and toddlers. You will coordinate class operations, develop engaging activities, and foster relationships with children and parents in a nurturing environment. Ideal candidates are passionate about education and have relevant qualifications.

Benefits

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Qualifications

• Must have 3 Infant units and at least 1 year of Infant/Toddler program experience.
• Completed state-required pre-service training.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of assigned classes.
• Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities.
• Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service.

Skills

Effective communication

Relationship-building

Multi-tasking

Education

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Lead Teacher - Infant / Toddler (FT & PT)

Join us as a Lead Teacher - Infant / Toddler (FT & PT) at The Goddard School.

Job Details

Benefits:

• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in early childhood education? Are you energetic and nurturing, seeking a supportive and fun workplace? The Goddard School offers a premium educational environment with state-of-the-art facilities, committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment for children to develop into confident learners.

Apply today and experience working for an employer who values teachers as the heart of our school. You will be a driving force of our culture and will notice the difference immediately.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of assigned classes
• Plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities in a safe environment
• Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service

What’s it like to work here?

• Experience the joy of children participating in activities you planned
• Develop creative curriculum ideas based on children’s interests
• Communicate daily with parents via various channels, including mobile apps and personal discussions
• Collaborate with other childcare professionals and grow professionally

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• Must have 3 Infant units and at least 1 year of Infant/Toddler program experience
• Completed state-required pre-service training
• Effective communication and relationship-building skills with children, parents, and staff
• Ability to handle stressful situations professionally and multi-task
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 lbs., including infants into and out of cribs

About The Goddard Schools

Part of a franchise system operating for 35 years, with over 600 schools across 37 states and D.C., serving children from six weeks to six years old. We use current, endorsed educational methods to ensure children learn while having fun, maintaining high standards of care, safety, and education. We are accredited by Cognia and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning.

Note: Each location is independently owned and operated; wages and benefits vary by location.