Benefits:

401(k) matching

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Overview

A Lead or Assistant Teacher at The Goddard School is responsible for establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment. Teachers work in multiple rooms until their permanent room comes available. This helps set our new teachers up for success and allows a smooth transition into their new role.

We are looking for experienced teachers in Early Childhood Education. Our school has served Broadview Heights and surrounding areas for over 20 years, and our children range from infant, toddler, preschool, pre-k, and school age ages. Prospective applicants should be nurturing, energetic, highly motivated, and a solid communicator. If you are, we will be excited to have you join our award-winning team.

Lead Teachers will work collaboratively with a Co-Teacher and in conjunction with the entire faculty. Comprehensive and thorough paid training will be provided initially and will be on-going. Teamwork, employee empowerment, and accountability are highly valued.

Preferred Educational Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree) is preferred

Associates degree in Early Childhood Education (or a child-related degree)

Current CDA or Early Childhood Teaching credential

Currently enrolled in a CDA or degreed program

Employee Benefits

Competitive pay

Eligible for incentive pay

2 Weeks of paid time off

Paid holidays, including Winter Break (total of at least 21 paid days off per year)

Annual pay increases and reviews

Group Life Insurance ($25,000 paid by school)

Short-Term Disability

Paid professional development & trainings

Health, dental and vision insurance, majority is company paid

50% Child Tuition Discount, $8,000-$10,000 annual value

Employee referral bonuses

401k retirement plan w/ company match

1-hour lunch breaks

Safe, clean, professional, positive work environment

General Qualifications

Ability to hear the conversational voice, see and read newsprint, speak and be understood under normal circumstances

Ability to lift and carry children and other items weighing up to 50 pounds

Ability to handle crisis situations and respond immediately to emergency situations

Lead Teacher Responsibilities

Developing and implementing lesson plan activities that are appropriate to the child’s age and developmental level.

Meeting the individual needs of children.

Parent 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.

Supporting a team environment.

Using assessment tools.

Committing to continuing education.

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.

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.