Benefits:

Company parties

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Employee discounts

Free uniforms

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Training & development

Vision insurance

Are you a passionate and nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun while also positively impacting the lives of early childhood-aged children? If so, then The Goddard School of Waxhaw is the place for you! The Goddard School of Waxhaw is looking to add qualified Infant and Toddler Lead Teachers to our 5-star school! We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

The Goddard School located at 1528 Providence Road S Waxhaw, North Carolina has been open for 13 years and has 170 children under our care. We are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old and are looking to add qualified Infant and Toddler Lead teachers to our team! Our talented teachers collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners. When you join The Goddard School, you join our School family in making a difference in the lives of our students and in our community.

Benefits of working at our School include:

Salary range of $15 - $18 per hour (Based on experience)

9-hour work day with a 1-hour lunch break

Paid Holidays and paid time off (PTO) days

School closed for winter break from Christmas Day until New Year's Day

Full support from our directors, including planning/resource time, to be successful in the classroom

Support and guidance from our Curriculum Coordinator to assist in planning weekly lesson plans

Work alongside Co-Lead teachers and classroom resource teachers during the course of the day

Health, dental and vision insurance

Discounted child care

Training and development opportunities

What’s it like to be a teacher at our School?

Supervise classroom and Co-lead all classroom activities throughout the course of the day

Observe children’s interests and work with co-teachers and educational support staff to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum

Develop weekly lesson plans alongside our Curriculum Coordinator to be utilized in the classroom

Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned

Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions

Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession

Qualifications

Associate or Bachelor in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred; Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

At least 1 year of teaching experience in a classroom setting

At least 1 year of experience working with infants/toddlers aged 6 weeks to 2 years old

Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty members; Works cooperatively alongside all co-teachers and school resource teachers

Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures

Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Is able to complete weekly lesson plans to be carried out within the classroom

Is able to follow Goddard and state licensing guidelines to ensure the health, safety and education of all children

Is dependable, reliable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams

Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations.

Meets background check eligibility

At The Goddard School, our teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

Apply today if you think you would make a great addition to our educational staff!! We can't wait for you to join our team!

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.