Lead Teacher PreK

The Goddard School; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company parties

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Opportunity for advancement

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Goddard School in Naperville, IL seeks a warm, nurturing Lead Teacher to inspire PreK learners in a collaborative classroom community.

You will foster creating joyful, engaging learning experiences, build strong relationships with children and families, and work with a supportive team to help every student grow, think creatively, and feel valued.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred.
• 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred.
• Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training.
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children.

Responsibilities

• Create joyful, engaging learning experiences for PreK children.
• Collaborate with fellow teachers to support student growth.
• Build positive relationships with children and families.

Skills

Communication with families

Relationship building

Team collaboration

Education

High school diploma

Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Child Development Associate (CDA)

Job description

Benefits

• Company parties
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Free uniforms
• Opportunity for advancement
• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Tuition assistance

The Goddard School® located at: 1032 104th Street Naperville, IL 60564 is looking for a warm, nurturing Lead Teacher who truly loves working with PreK children.

Love teaching but wish you had a more supportive team? Come see what makes our Goddard School different!

We are a close-knit school community where relationships matter - with our students, our families, and especially our teachers.

At our School, we believe when teachers feel supported, appreciated, and celebrated, children thrive. You’ll work alongside caring Lead Teachers to create joyful, engaging learning experiences in beautiful classrooms designed for curiosity and growth.

This is a place where

• Your ideas are welcomed
• Your hard work is recognized
• Your growth is supported
• And your impact is felt every single day

We celebrate our team with teacher recognition, appreciation lunches, fun team contests, and a leadership team that is present, involved, and truly cares.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
• Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
• Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by Goddard Franchisor LLC franchisees. The Goddard School franchise owner(s) are the employers at each school, and the franchise owner(s) set their own wage and benefit programs, which vary by location.