Pre-K Teacher | Creative Growth & Work-Life Balance

The Goddard School; Reading (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Opportunity for advancement

Employee discounts

Paid holidays and snow days

Job summary

The Goddard School in Reading, MA seeks a passionate Pre-Kindergarten teacher to join our family-like team. You will create a nurturing, creative classroom environment and partner with families to support each child’s growth.

Ideal candidates are kind, collaborative, and committed to ongoing professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, strong benefits, and a supportive, fun work culture with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Must be 18 years of age and have a High School Diploma or GED.
• 1-2 years experience working in a licensed childcare facility.
• CDA, degree in Early Childhood Education or Elementary Education

Responsibilities

• Develop a careful and creative program suitable for specific age groups of children
• Employ a variety of educational techniques (storytelling, educational play, media, etc.) to teach children
• Observe each child to help them improve their social competencies and build self-esteem
• Encourage children to interact with each other and resolve occasional arguments
• Guide children to develop their artistic and practical capabilities through a carefully constructed curriculum (identify shapes, numbers, or colors, do crafts, etc.)
• Organize nap and snack hours and supervise children to ensure they are always safe.
• Track children’s progress and report to parents
• Communicate with parents regularly to understand the children’s background and psyche.
• Collaborate with other educators.
• Maintain a clean and tidy classroom consistent with health and safety standards.

Education

CDA or ECE/Elementary Education degree

Job description

The Goddard School in Reading, MA seeks a passionate Pre-Kindergarten teacher to join our family-like team. You will create a nurturing, creative classroom environment and partner with families to support each child’s growth.

Ideal candidates are kind, collaborative, and committed to ongoing professional growth. We offer competitive salaries, strong benefits, and a supportive, fun work culture with opportunities for advancement.