Lead Toddler Teacher Daycare Preschool

The Goddard School of Hudson, OH; Hudson (OH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

No nights and weekends

Childcare discounts

Recognition programs

Professional development and CDA tutor

Tuition reimbursement

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Goddard School of Hudson, OH in Ohio seeks a passionate Lead Toddler Teacher to implement developmentally appropriate curriculum using our Wonder of Learning program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds, and collaborate with a supportive team in a nurturing classroom environment.

Join a community focused on growth and making a real difference in children’s lives every day, with opportunities for professional development and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Requires high school diploma; ECE degree preferred.
• Experience with young children in licensed setting preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• State-required pre-service training completed.

Responsibilities

• Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using Wonder of Learning curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth.
• Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment.
• Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families about their child’s progress and daily activities.
• Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards.
• Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills.
• Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families.
• Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
• Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.

Skills

Effective communication

Team collaboration

Childcare experience

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

Job description

Benefits:

• No nights and weekends
• Childcare discounts
• Recognition programs
• Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts

The Goddard School® located in Hudson is seeking a passionate Lead Toddler 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. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!

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 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

If you’re an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life.

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.