Preschool Lead Teacher

The Goddard School; Pflugerville (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The Goddard School in Pflugerville, TX is seeking an experienced Preschool Lead Teacher to join a dedicated team. This role involves planning and assessing educational activities for children aged 2-3 years, and collaborating with parents to create a nurturing environment. Comprehensive benefits including competitive pay, professional development, and childcare assistance are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Health insurance including dental and vision

Free/discounted childcare for qualified families

20 days off and paid holidays

SIMPLE IRA with company match

Support from directors

Professional development program

Qualifications

• Prior experience in licensed childcare center required.
• Knowledge of Texas Rising Star (TRS) or NAEYC standards is a plus.
• Must meet background check eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily operations of assigned classes.
• Plan and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children.
• Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service.

Skills

Classroom management

Adaptability

Teamwork

Technology use

Education

CDA or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Equal Opportunity Employer

The Goddard School located in Pflugerville, TX is looking for experienced Preschool Lead Teacher to join our team of outstanding educators. Prior experience working with two's age group (2-3 yrs) is highly desired.

Our Lead Teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. They will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

What We Offer

• Competitive pay ($17-19/hour, depending on experience and qualifications)
• Comprehensive & extremely affordable health insurance including medical, dental and vision benefits (costs as low as $32/paycheck)
• Free/discounted childcare for up to two children for those that qualify for Texas Workforce's CCS program
  
• Up to 20 days of Time-Off per year, including paid holidays
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with up to 3% company match subject to plan's eligibility criteria
• Great support from our directors and resources needed to be successful in the classroom
• Prioritized focus on your professional development - our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

Job Requirements

• Meets background check eligibility
• Prior experience in the role at a licensed childcare center
• CDA or a Bachelors degree in Early Childhood Education or related field highly preferred
• Has successfully completed state-mandated pre-service training
• Knowledge of Texas Rising Star (TRS) and/or NAEYC standards is a definite plus
• Excellent classroom management skills, especially when redirectingbehaviors in the classroom
• Ability to create/Customize age-appropriate lesson plans
• Comfortable using technology and iPad apps for documenting children's care, learning, and developmental milestones in a portfolio
  
• Is dependable, adaptable and enjoys working in teams
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infants and Toddlers teachers, must be able to properly lift children into and out of a crib

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Pflugerville, TX has been open since 2009. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 590 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.