Lead Teacher - Waddler Class (12-18m)

The Goddard School of Parsippany, NJ; Parsippany-Troy Hills (NJ); On-site; USD 22,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Employee discounts

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School of Parsippany, NJ is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to join our nurturing environment. Lead daily activities, implement an engaging curriculum, and collaborate with a supportive team to inspire young minds.

We offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, paid time off, employee discounts, and ongoing training. If you’re energetic and dedicated to early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you!

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; Associate or bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education preferred.
• CDA preferred.
• 1–2 years of experience with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred; state-required pre-service training completed.

Responsibilities

• Curriculum and instruction: implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities.
• Classroom management: create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Family communication: maintain open updates with parents/guardians regarding progress and daily activities.
• Health and safety: ensure cleanliness and supervise activities according to guidelines.
• Professional development: participate in ongoing training and stay current with best practices.

Skills

Communication

Relationship-building

Collaboration

Observation

Adaptability

Education

Associate or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education

State-required pre-service training

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

Job description

The Goddard School of Parsippany, NJ is seeking a passionate Lead Teacher to join our nurturing environment. Lead daily activities, implement an engaging curriculum, and collaborate with a supportive team to inspire young minds.

We offer competitive pay, opportunities for advancement, paid time off, employee discounts, and ongoing training. If you’re energetic and dedicated to early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you!