The Goddard School Preschool Teacher

The Goddard School; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid vacations

Paid sick days

Paid holidays off

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Paid training and supplies

Planning time

Paid time off between Christmas Eve &

Job summary

The Goddard School in Denver, CO is seeking fun, patient, and energetic teachers to support children's emotional, social, intellectual and physical development.

As a Teacher, you will develop lesson plans, interact with children, communicate with parents, participate in staff meetings, and contribute to a nurturing classroom environment while pursuing ongoing training and continuing education.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Child Development or related field.
• BA or higher including 18 credits in ECE/Child Development or
• Associates Degree in ECE including 18 credits related to young children birth to age 8.

Responsibilities

• Diaper changes and potty training when needed in younger classrooms.
• Developing lesson plans and designing activities.
• Meeting the individual needs of children and supporting development.
• Positive communication with parents, colleagues and students.
• Participating in staff and training meetings and continuing education.

Skills

Teamwork

Communication with parents

Positive attitude

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in ECE/Elementary/Child Development

BA or higher with 18 credits in ECE/Child Development

Associates in ECE with 18 relevant credits

Job description

At The Goddard School, children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a nurturing environment supported by a team of dedicated teachers. The program enhances children's emotional, social, intellectual and physical development and provides the foundation for a lifelong love of learning.

We are looking for fun, patient, and energetic teachers!

Teacher daily duties include:

• Diaper changes throughout the day/potty training, if a Resource Teacher or in classrooms under the age of three
• Developing lesson plans
• Meeting the individual needs of the children
• Positive parent, colleague and student communication
• Participation in staff and training meetings
• Designing an appropriate room arrangement to support the goals and developmental level of the children in the classroom
• 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
• Using assessment tools
• Committing to continuing education

The Goddard School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides outstanding opportunities including:

• Competitive salary
• Paid vacations
• Paid sick days
• Paid holidays off
• Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Paid training and supplies
• Planning time
Paid time off between Christmas Eve and New Year's Day
• Bonus opportunities

Lead Qualified

• A Bachelors degree or high in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or Child Development or a related field or
• BA or higher in a related field that includes 18 Credits in Early Childhood Education or Child Development or
• Associates Degree in Early Childhood Education that includes 18 semesters hours of courses directly related to young children birth to age 8. or
• At least 1 year of experience working with children ages 6wks-6yrs of age and
• Has completed or is currently taking ECE 101 and ECE 103 or 111 or level two trainings on PDIS

All employees are required to complete a Central Registry background check as well as a Colorado and Federal Bureau of Investigation finger print back ground check.

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.