One Year Old Teacher

The Goddard School; Concord (NC); On-site; USD 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Employee discounts

Paid time off

Training & development

Job summary

The Goddard School in Concord, NC is seeking an energetic and confident Lead Teacher for a One-Year-Old classroom. This role emphasizes warmth and structure, with a focus on social, emotional, and developmental growth in a team-oriented setting.

The ideal candidate maintains clear communication with families and colleagues, follows the curriculum with enthusiasm, and supports a flexible daily schedule while meeting licensing and safety requirements.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree or higher in ECE or related field preferred.
• CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential preferred.
• Enrollment in an accredited degree program in ECE or related field encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a structured yet flexible daily schedule.
• Learn, implement, and follow the school’s curriculum with enthusiasm.
• Support children through patience, encouragement, and family collaboration.
• Create a nurturing classroom environment promoting independence and confidence.
• Communicate professionally with families, coworkers, and administration.
• Apply positive behavior guidance while maintaining clear expectations.
• Collaborate with co-teachers and support staff.
• Identify classroom needs and proactively offer support.
• Support children’s developmental growth and safety compliance.

Skills

Energetic teaching

Clear communication

Team player

Flexible/adaptable

Positive behavior guidance

Structured scheduling

Education

Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

Associate’s degree or higher in related field with birth-8 coursework

CDA or Early Childhood Teaching Credential

Enrollment in accredited degree program in ECE or related field

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Employee discounts
• Paid time off
• Training & development

Position Overview

We are seeking an energetic, confident, and consistent Lead Teacher for our One-Year-Old classroom. This individual should be warm and nurturing, with a strong backbone—someone who sets clear expectations, provides structure, and understands that while schedules are important, flexibility is essential in early childhood environments. Our ideal candidate is a team-oriented educator with strong communication skills who shows initiative and is passionate about helping one-year-olds grow socially, emotionally, and developmentally.

Key Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a structured yet flexible daily schedule, recognizing that not every day will look the same
• Learn, implement, and follow the school’s curriculum with consistency and enthusiasm
• Support children through using patience, encouragement, and collaboration with families
• Create a nurturing, safe, and engaging classroom environment that promotes independence and confidence
• Communicate professionally and effectively with families, coworkers, and administration
• Use positive behavior guidance strategies while maintaining clear classroom expectations
• Work collaboratively with co-teachers and support staff
• Demonstrate initiative by identifying classroom needs and proactively offering support
• Support children’s developmental growth
• Maintain compliance with all state licensing, health, and safety requirements

Desired Qualities & Skills

• Energetic, confident, and consistent teaching style
• Clear, calm, and dependable classroom leadership
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Dependable, flexible, and adaptable
• Comfortable in a fast-paced classroom environment
• Passion for early childhood development
• Proactive problem-solver who takes initiative
• Positive team player with a collaborative mindset

Educational Qualifications

All candidates must meet one or more of the following qualifications, in addition to any state and/or local licensing requirements:

• An Associate’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education (Preferred), Elementary Education, Child Development, or a related field
• An Associate’s degree or higher in a related field (Preferred), including 18 semester hours of coursework related to children from birth to age 8
• A current CDA (Child Development Associate) or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
• Proof of current and active enrollment in an accredited Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree program in Early Childhood Education or a related field

Why Join Our Team?

• Supportive leadership and collaborative team culture
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities
• Purpose-driven work that makes a lasting impact on children and families

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.