Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School; Wilmington (DE); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Compensation

Healthcare Benefits

Professional Development

Beautiful State-of-the-Art Facilities

Community Outreach

Job summary

A leading early childhood education provider in Wilmington, DE, is looking for dedicated teachers who are passionate about caring for children under 6 years old. Ideal candidates will have a degree in child education and experience in lesson planning and classroom management. Responsibilities include developing innovative lesson plans and creating a nurturing classroom environment. The position offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• Degree in a child education-related field plus 1-2 years of experience in early childhood education.
• Experience caring for children under the age of 6.
• Strong written and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop innovative lesson plans that meet Goddard standards.
• Communicate effectively with parents and staff.
• Create a positive and developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Lead a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• Engage children in play, exploration, and learning activities.

Skills

Child education

Lesson planning

Classroom management

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education

TECE 1 and TECE 2 or CDA

Job description

We are looking for caring, loving individuals who have a degree in a child education-related field PLUS one to two years' work experience in early childhood education. We are seeking dedicated teachers with prior experience caring for children under the age of 6 years. This includes experience in lesson planning, classroom management, and a profound awareness of the needs of our youngest learners. The ideal candidate will be an educator with a nurturing spirit who is committed to supporting all aspects of an child's growth and development.

Daily Responsibilities

• Developing innovative and engaging lesson plans that abide by Goddard standards
• Meeting the individual's needs of the children
• Effectively and professionally communicating with Parents and fellow staff members
• Participating in staff meetings and training eventsLead and set the tone for a developmentally appropriate classroom environment.
• 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, intellectual stimulation, and social skills
• Building teamwork
• Using computer-based and written assessment tools
• Committing to continuing education and staying current on the latest early childhood practices
• Lead Teachers are responsible to ensurecompliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards
• Lead Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines and regularly changing school themes
• Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning
• The Goddard School offers competitive compensation depending on credentials plus health benefits, paid time off, paid holidays, state of the art work environment

Minimum Lead Teacher Qualifications

• TECE 1 and TECE 2, or CDA, or Early Childhood Teaching Credential
• A Bachelor's degree preferred in Early Childhood Education, Elementary Education or related field (Preferred but not required)
• Prior classroom experience in an infant or toddler classroom
• Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills
• Please attach complete resume with salary requirements along with the preferred position when applying

The Goddard School Offers

• Competitive Compensation
• Healthcare Benefits
• Professional Development
• Beautiful State-of-the-Art Facilities
• Community Outreach
• Curricular Resource ProgramsAffiliation with Leaders in the Childcare Field

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