Pre-K Teacher - Full-Time The Goddard School - Arnold MO

The Goddard School; Arnold (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Job summary

At The Goddard School, we are seeking a passionate Pre-Kindergarten Teacher to nurture young learners and prepare them for kindergarten using Goddard's research-based curriculum. You will create engaging, hands-on experiences that foster confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

We offer full-time teaching opportunities in a supportive, collaborative environment where creativity is encouraged and career advancement is possible, with a focus on holistic development—academic, social,

Qualifications

• Experience in early childhood education and kindergarten readiness.
• Ability to plan hands-on lessons.
• Strong collaboration with families and teachers.

Responsibilities

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers.
• Plan and implement engaging, hands-on lessons that support kindergarten readiness.
• Foster early literacy, math, science, STEAM, social-emotional development, and critical thinking through play-based learning.
• Observe and support each child's individual growth and development.
• Encourage independence, confidence, problem-solving, and a love of learning.
• Work collaboratively with a team committed to providing exceptional early childhood education.

Skills

Early childhood education

Communication

Team player

Creativity

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Tuition assistance

Are you a passionate Pre-Kindergarten Teacher looking for a school where you can truly make a difference?

At The Goddard School, our teachers are the heart of everything we do. We're looking for enthusiastic, caring educators who are passionate about preparing young learners for kindergarten and creating meaningful learning experiences that inspire confidence, curiosity, and a lifelong love of learning.

If you enjoy watching children make incredible developmental leaps—from recognizing letters to beginning to read, from counting to solving problems, and from following routines to becoming independent learners—you'll love teaching in our Pre-K classroom.

We have full-time teaching opportunities available and offer a supportive, collaborative environment where your creativity is encouraged. Using Goddard's research-based curriculum, you'll create engaging, hands-on learning experiences that prepare children academically, socially, emotionally, physically, and cognitively for kindergarten and beyond.

What You'll Do

• Create a safe, nurturing, and engaging classroom environment.
• Build positive relationships with children, families, and fellow teachers.
• Plan and implement engaging, hands-on lessons that support kindergarten readiness.
• Foster early literacy, math, science, STEAM, social-emotional development, and critical thinking through play-based learning.
• Observe and support each child's individual growth and development.
• Encourage independence, confidence, problem-solving, and a love of learning.
• Work collaboratively with a team committed to providing exceptional early childhood education.

We're Looking For Someone Who Is

• Passionate about early childhood education and kindergarten readiness.
• Reliable, positive, and dependable.
• Patient, energetic, and fun-loving.
• A strong communicator and team player.
• Excited to inspire curiosity and a lifelong love of learning.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Supportive leadership team that values your ideas
• Positive, family-oriented work environment
• Beautiful classrooms with high-quality educational resources
• Ongoing professional development and paid training
• Opportunities for career advancement
• A school that values both children and teachers

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Benefits401(k) with Company Match
• Paid Time Off
• Child Care Discount
• Annual Pay Increases
• Career Advancement Opportunities

If you're searching for a rewarding career as a Pre-K Teacher, Pre-Kindergarten Teacher, Preschool Teacher, Early Childhood Teacher, or Child Care Teacher, we'd love to hear from you.

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.