LeadAssistant Teacher

The Goddard School of Arnold, MO; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 18,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Job summary

A leading early childhood education program is seeking Full-Time Lead and Assistant Teachers in Arnold, MO. This role involves designing engaging lesson plans, fostering a nurturing classroom environment, and supporting preschoolers’ development. Ideal candidates should have teaching experience, a passion for child learning, and a creative, team-oriented approach. Join a dedicated team to make a meaningful impact in children's lives. Competitive hourly pay and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Previous teaching experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting.
• Passionate about child development and early learning.
• Creative, energetic, and team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement creative, play-based lesson plans tailored to Preschool development.
• Foster a nurturing and engaging classroom that promotes curiosity and learning.
• Support preschoolers in developing key skills.
• Use hands-on activities, music, and movement to enhance learning experiences.
• Build strong relationships with children, families, and co-teachers.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment.
• Observe and document children's progress and milestones.

Skills

Teaching experience

Passion for child development

Creativity

Team-oriented

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance

Now Hiring: Full-Time Lead and Assistant Teacher at The Goddard School® – Arnold, MO

Are you a passionate early childhood educator looking for a teaching position where you can truly make a difference? The Goddard School in Arnold, MO, is seeking dedicated Full-Time Preschool Teachers to join our team!

At The Goddard School, we are not a daycare—we are a high-quality early childhood education program focused on helping children build a foundation for lifelong learning. Our teachers create engaging, developmentally appropriate lesson plans that support children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical growth in a structured, nurturing environment.

Why Join Our Team?

• ✅ Competitive hourly pay
• ✅ Comprehensive benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• ✅ Paid time off and holidays
• ✅ Childcare discounts/reimbursement
• ✅ Retirement plan benefits
• ✅ Tuition and CDA reimbursement
• ✅ Professional development and career growth opportunities
• ✅ Recognition programs

What You’ll Do:

• 📚 Design and implement creative, play-based lesson plans tailored to Preschool development
• 🧡 Foster a nurturing and engaging classroom that promotes curiosity and learning
• 👶 Support preschoolers in developing key skills
• 🎶 Use hands‑on activities, music, and movement to enhance learning experiences
• 🤝 Build strong relationships with children, families, and co‑teachers
• 🧹 Maintain a clean, organized, and safe learning environment
• 📝 Observe and document children’s progress and milestones

What We’re Looking For:

• ✔️ Previous teaching experience in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
• ✔️ Passionate about child development and early learning
• ✔️ Creative, energetic, and team‑oriented

If you’re looking for a fulfilling teaching career where you can shape the future of young learners, we’d love to hear from you!

👉 Apply today and join our team of early childhood educators!

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.