Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School of Lee's Summit - Longview, MO; Lake Lotawana (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

No nights and weekends!

Job summary

The Goddard School of Lee's Summit - Longview, MO is seeking a full-time Toddler Teacher to join our caring team. Experience with young children is valued as we pursue a rewarding career in early childhood education within a family-owned franchise, with on-site support from owners, directors, and staff.

We treat our classrooms as extensions of home for our students. Our team values family and providing a stable, nurturing environment.

Qualifications

• Empathy and compassion for young children.
• Dependable, adaptable and able to work with others toward a common goal.
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in relation to child handling and safety.

Responsibilities

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment.
• Supporting each child's social and emotional development.
• Establishing positive and effective family relations.
• Working with the co-teacher and the entire faculty.

Skills

Empathy

Dependable & adaptable

Education

High school diploma

Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education

Job description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• No nights and weekends!

We are looking for a full-time Toddler Teacher (1's & 2's) to join our awesome team! If you have experience working with children, we’d love to talk to you about a career in early childhood education. We are a family-owned franchise, with our owner on site everyday working to support our families, directors, and teachers. We value family and want everyone that comes through our doors to feel like it's an extension of our home.

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

Your well-being is important to us! Many of our schools offer medical, dental, and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, and 25-50% off childcare discounts!

Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, many of our schools offer CDA credentials and provide tuition reimbursement. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.

You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.

We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year.

Responsibilities of an Assistant Teacher include the following:

• Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
• Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
• Establishing positive and effective family relations
• Working with the co-teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty

Qualifications

• High school diploma required
• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Shows empathy and compassion for young children
• Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
• Must be able to lift up to 40 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib

About Goddard Schools

As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.

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.