Lead Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School; Skippack (Montgomery County); Hybrid; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Job summary

The Goddard School of Skippack seeks an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher to create a warm, caring classroom where toddlers feel safe, loved, and eager to explore. You’ll guide development across language, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive areas while partnering with families for each child’s growth.

This PA-based role requires a CDA credential or higher in Early Childhood Education, with toddler classroom leadership experience.

Qualifications

• This position is for a Lead Teacher; PA Lead Teacher qualifications required.
• CDA credential or Associate/Bachelor in Early Childhood Education from PA-approved equivalent.
• Experience with toddlers (12–36 months) in licensed settings; leading a toddler classroom preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
• Reliable, professional with excellent communication; able to lift up to 50 pounds; background clearances required.

Responsibilities

• Plan and implement engaging, hands-on learning experiences for toddlers.
• Lead a nurturing classroom built on curiosity and exploration.
• Foster language, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development.
• Build strong relationships with families through open communication.
• Mentor Assistant Teachers and maintain a clean, welcoming environment.

Skills

Communication

Patience

Teamwork

Education

CDA credential

Associate/Bachelor in ECE

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance

Not every preschool is the same. And neither is every teaching job.

Toddlers are extraordinary.

One day they're taking their first wobbly steps. The next they're proudly insisting, "I do it myself!" They're discovering language, learning empathy, building confidence, and experiencing the world with endless curiosity.

Those moments deserve a teacher who sees the magic in them.

At The Goddard School of Skippack, we believe children deserve teachers who love coming to work each day. That starts by creating a workplace where teachers feel respected, supported, appreciated, and empowered to do what they do best—help young children discover who they are.

We're looking for an experienced Lead Toddler Teacher who brings warmth, patience, creativity, and genuine joy into the classroom every day.

We hire differently.

We hire for character, warmth, curiosity, and coachability. Skills can be developed, but attitude, integrity, and a genuine love for children are what build exceptional early educators.

If that describes you, we'd love to meet you.

You might be a great fit if

• You naturally sit on the floor to play instead of watching from the sidelines.
• You understand that toddlers learn best by exploring, touching, moving, and asking "Why?"
• You celebrate first words, first friendships, and every small victory along the way.
• You remain calm, patient, and encouraging during the challenging moments that naturally come with toddlerhood.
• You believe relationships come before routines.
• You enjoy laughing, singing, dancing, reading stories, and making learning fun.
• You love being part of a supportive teaching team.

What You’ll Do

As the Lead Toddler Teacher, you’ll create and lead a classroom where children feel safe, loved, confident, and excited to explore the world around them.

Responsibilities

• Planning and implementing engaging, hands‑on learning experiences
• Creating a nurturing classroom built around curiosity and exploration
• Supporting children's language, social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
• Building strong relationships with families through open communication
• Leading daily routines with patience and consistency
• Mentoring and collaborating with Assistant Teachers
• Maintaining a clean, organized, welcoming classroom
• Helping every child feel valued, capable, and successful

What It’s Like to Work Here

We’re proud of the culture we’ve built. Our teachers aren’t just employees. They’re professionals making an incredible difference every single day.

We believe in coaching instead of criticizing. Teamwork instead of workplace drama. Support instead of micromanagement. Growth instead of perfection.

You’ll work alongside leaders who are approachable, coworkers who genuinely care about one another, and families who trust us with what matters most. When our teachers succeed, our children thrive.

Qualifications

This position is for a Lead Teacher. All applicants must meet Pennsylvania Lead Teacher qualifications.

• A Child Development Associate (CDA) credential or an Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or another Pennsylvania-approved equivalent) from an accredited college or university is required.
• Experience working with toddlers (12–36 months) in a licensed childcare or preschool setting is required.
• Previous experience leading a toddler classroom is strongly preferred.
• Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices for toddlers.
• Reliable, dependable, and professional with excellent communication skills.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds in connection with the care of young children.
• Must successfully complete all required Pennsylvania state background clearances and licensing requirements.

Why The Goddard School of Skippack?

The first three years of life are among the most important in a child’s development. This is when confidence begins. Language explodes. Friendships form. Independence grows. Children discover that the world is exciting and that they are capable of amazing things.

That’s the work you’ll be part of every day. So if you’re looking for a school where children are truly known, families are genuinely valued, and teachers are respected, appreciated, and supported, we’d love to meet you.

Come help shape the earliest and some of the most important chapters of a child’s life.

The Goddard School of Skippack is an Equal Opportunity Employer.