Preschool Lead Teacher

The Goddard School; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Tuition assistance

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Company parties

Job summary

The Goddard School in Tysons, Virginia is seeking fun and energetic lead teachers to create a welcoming, loving classroom environment for children aged 3-4 years. The role involves co-leading with other teachers, planning lessons, and implementing a play-based curriculum to foster confidence and independence.

Schedule is 9:00AM - 6:00PM; the campus emphasizes safety, professional development, and strong parent communication.

Qualifications

• 2 years of prior classroom experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Lead teacher requirements as outlined by the Department of Education of Virginia

Responsibilities

• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Lesson Planning
• Communication with parents
• Participation in staff and training meetings
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.

Skills

Professional & Kind Attitude

Strong written & communication skills

2 years of prior classroom experience

Demonstrated knowledge of development

Education

CDA

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Company parties

We are looking for a dedicated, seasoned professional interested in creating a welcoming, loving classroom environment for children aged 3-4 Years Old.

Our classes are designed for teachers to co-lead. Lesson planning and classroom responsibilities are shared between co-teachers. This allows for better consistency in the implementation of the curriculum as well as a supportive, collaborative environment for our staff. Teachers are encouraged to use their experience, education, and creativity to create a hands-on play play-based curriculum for their students.

Our mission

is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment built on love, trust, and respect. We teach our students and engage our families by modeling these values and implementing a well-rounded education centered on a play-based curriculum to encourage and inspire confidence, independence, investigative, and passionate learners.

Job Description

SCHEDULE:

9:00AM - 6:00PM

Benefits

The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education, and certifications, and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

We provide outstanding opportunities, including:

• Competitive compensation
• 1-hour lunch break
• 12 Paid holidays
• Winter Break Vacation (Paid in full after 1 year of employment)
• 4 Teacher In-Service Days per year
• 1 Day of PTO for employment anniversary
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Rollover PTO - 56 hours per year
• IRA Retirement Account, plus employer matching up to 3%
• PTO is based on accrual, 2.88hours per pay period.
• Paid Subscription for CCEI -Childcare Education Institute (Continuing Education)
• Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom.
• Your health and safety are our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students.
• Paid CPR & First Aid
• Paid MAT training
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted childcare
• Paid CDA Credential Program

Job Description

We are looking for fun and energetic Teachers for the Goddard School in Tysons, Virginia. We are located at 8618 Westwood Center Drive.

Duties of Lead Teachers include

• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Lesson Planning
• Communication with parents
• Participation in staff and training meetings
• Interacting with the children to support play, exploration, and learning.
• Presenting expectations that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.
• Planning and implementing activities that develop self-esteem and social skills.
• Communicating appropriately and professionally with parents and fellow staff
• Building teamwork
• Professional
• Committed to continuing education.

Job Requirements

Teacher Qualifications

• Professional & Kind Attitude
• 2 years of prior classroom experience
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills
• Able to lift 50 pounds
• Lead teacher requirements as outlined by the Department of Education of Virginia
• CDA, bachelor’s degree, or higher in early childhood education.

Job Type: Full-time

Ability to commute/relocate

• Vienna, VA 22182: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Experience

• Childcare: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification

• CPR Certification (Preferred)

Work Location

In person

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.