Lead Teacher - Two-Year-Olds, Growth & Benefits

The Goddard School; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Performance bonus

Paid time off

Job summary

The Goddard School in Concord, NC is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Two-Year-Old classroom at our Mallard Creek location. The role emphasizes creating a warm, structured environment and guiding early development through play-based learning.

You will collaborate with co-teachers and support staff to provide nurturing care, implement developmentally appropriate activities, and communicate with families to support each child’s growth in language, social-emotional, and cognitive areas.

Qualifications

• Experience in licensed childcare settings preferred.
• CDA or Early Childhood Credential is preferred.
• Current enrollment in an Early Childhood Education program welcomed.
• Associate’s degree or coursework in ECE or Child Development preferred.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a structured daily classroom routine
• Create a safe, engaging learning environment for two-year-olds
• Provide nurturing care, supervision, and support
• Implement age-appropriate activities and play-based learning
• Support emotional regulation and social interactions
• Use positive behavior guidance with clear expectations
• Communicate professionally with children, families, staff
• Maintain cleanliness and health/safety standards
• Collaborate with co-teachers and support staff
• Identify classroom needs and offer proactive support
• Support language, social-emotional, cognitive, and physical development

Skills

Energetic and dependable

Classroom management

Warm and patient

Communication and teamwork

Flexible and adaptable

Passion for two-year-olds

Proactive and initiative

Creative teaching style

Education

Experience with young children

CDA or ECE credential preferred

Enrollment in ECE program welcomed

Associate’s degree or coursework in ECE/Child Development

Job description

The Goddard School in Concord, NC is seeking a Lead Teacher for the Two-Year-Old classroom at our Mallard Creek location. The role emphasizes creating a warm, structured environment and guiding early development through play-based learning.

You will collaborate with co-teachers and support staff to provide nurturing care, implement developmentally appropriate activities, and communicate with families to support each child’s growth in language, social-emotional, and cognitive areas.