Lead Teacher - TODDLER - Full-Time

The Goddard School; North Aurora (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights and weekends

Childcare discounts

Recognition programs

Company matched Simple IRA

Tuition assistance

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School located at 301 Miller Drive North Aurora, IL 60542 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. Join us to nurture young children with our Wonder of Learning curriculum and lead daily activities in a supportive team environment.

We value teachers who foster development, build relationships with families, and uphold health and safety standards while pursuing ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CDA preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with young children in licensed childcare/preschool preferred.
• State-required pre-service training completed.
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using the Wonder of Learning curriculum.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Foster open, positive, and consistent communication with families.
• Actively supervise children to ensure health and safety and licensing standards.
• Participate in ongoing professional development and training.
• Observe and document children's learning to inform activities for families.
• Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering teamwork.
• Model positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth.

Education

High school diploma or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred

CDA preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• No nights and weekends
• Childcare discounts
• Recognition programs
• Company matched Simple IRA
• Tuition assistance
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development

The Goddard School® located at: 301 Miller Drive North Aurora, IL 60542 is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher. 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.

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 development
• Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
• Family Communication: Foster open, positive, and consistent communication with families regarding their child’s daily experiences and developmental progress.
• Health & Safety: Actively supervise children in both indoor and outdoor environments to ensure their well-being while maintaining all health, safety, and licensing standards.
• 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:

• 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.