Lead Teacher Toddlers 1year olds

The Goddard School of Cordova, TN; Cordova (TN); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Training & development

401(k) matching

Free food & snacks

Opportunity for advancement

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Goddard School of Cordova, TN is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher for our 1 year old classroom. You will lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team to create a warm, engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities include implementing age-appropriate lesson plans with our Wonder of Learning curriculum, ensuring safety, communicating with families, and pursuing ongoing professional development to grow teaching skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; ECE degree or CDA preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with young children in a licensed setting.
• State-required pre-service training completed.
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with families and faculty.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans using our Wonder of Learning curriculum.
• Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Communicate progress and daily activities with families.
• Supervise children to uphold health, safety, and licensing standards.
• Pursue ongoing professional development.
• Observe and document learning to inform activities and share insights.
• Support Assistant and Resource Teachers as part of a collaborative team.
• Model positive guidance for social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.

Skills

Curriculum implementation

Classroom management

Family communication

Health and safety

Observation and assessment

Team collaboration

Positive guidance

Education

High school diploma

Associate's/Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

CDA (preferred)

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• 401(k) matching
• Free food & snacks
• Opportunity for advancement
• Employee discounts

The Goddard School® located at: 190 N. Forest Hill-Irene Rd, Cordova, TN is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher for our 1 year old classroom. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team.

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:

• High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education and or a Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
• 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting required
• 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.