Pre-K Lead Teacher

The Goddard School; Chesapeake (VA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Exceptional Professional Development

Supportive Team Environment

Closed/Paid Major Holidays

Paid Vacation after 90 days

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

Dependent care discount

Job summary

The Goddard School in Chesapeake, Virginia is seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to foster healthy development in children and promote lifelong learning.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field and has experience in managing nurturing classrooms. Benefits include competitive salary, professional development opportunities, and paid time off during major holidays.

Qualifications

• Candidates must have a Bachelor's degree or higher in relevant fields.
• Candidates must comply with state and local licensing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Design an appropriate room arrangement to support children's goals.
• Implement The Goddard School’s emergency procedures as needed.
• Post schedules for routine and learning needs.
• Assess supplies needed prior to activities.
• Manage classroom according to The Goddard School standards.

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field with 18 semester hours related to young children

Job description

Overview

The Goddard School® of Chesapeake, an early childhood education center, is currently seeking a qualified Lead Teacher to nurture healthy development in children and encourage lifelong learning.

Qualifications

Educational Qualifications

All candidates, who wish to be considered for the position of Lead Teacher must meet one or more of the following criteria, in addition to any/all requirements that may be mandated by their state and/or local licensing authorities:

• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education, Child Development.
• A Bachelor’s degree or higher in a related field, including 18 semester hours of completed coursework related to young children birth to age 8.

Responsibilities

• Establish and maintain a safe, healthy and nurturing learning environment.
• Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in your classroom.
• Understanding and implementing, when necessary, The Goddard School’s emergency procedures.
• Posting schedules that meet the children’s need for routine and learning.
• Ensuring a well run, purposeful program responsive to participant needs by:
• Assessing supplies and materials needed prior to implementing activities.
• Building teamwork.
• Developing lesson plans.
• Managing your classroom according to The Goddard School standards.
• Observing the children.
• Using assessment tools.

Benefits

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation based on experience, education and certifications. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional Professional Development
• Supportive Team Environment
• Closed/Paid Major Holidays and the week between Christmas and New Year
• Paid Vacation after 90 days
• Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Dependent care discount