Preschool Lead Teacher

The Goddard School of Tysons, VA

Preschool Lead Teacher

Vienna, VA
Full Time
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Benefits:

    401(k) matching

    Bonus based on performance

    Competitive salary

    Dental insurance

    Employee discounts

    Health insurance

    Opportunity for advancement

    Paid time off

    Signing bonus

    Training & development

    Tuition assistance

    Vision insurance

    Wellness resources

    No nights and weekends!

    Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state-of-the-art facilities that is full of passion and enthusiasm. 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.

    Job description

    SCHEDULE: 9:00AM - 6:00PM

    We are looking for a dedicated, seasoned professional interested in creating a welcoming loving classroom environment for children age 3-4 Years Old.

    Our classes are designed for teachers to co-lead. Lesson planning and classroom responsibilities are shared between co-teachers. This allows for better consistency in the implementation of the curriculum as well as a supportive collaborative environment for our staff. Teachers are encouraged to use their experience, education, and creativity to create a hands on play based curriculum for their students.

    Our mission is to provide a safe, nurturing, and inclusive learning environment built on love, trust, and respect. We teach our students and engage our families by modeling these values and implement a well-rounded education centered on a play-based curriculum to encourage and inspire confidence, independence, investigative and passionate learners.

    Benefits

    The Goddard School offers competitive compensation and benefits based on experience, education and certifications and is an Equal Opportunity Employer

    We provide outstanding opportunities including:

    Sign-on Bonus ($1,500)

    Competitive compensation

    1-hour lunch break

    12 Paid holidays

    Winter Break December 23, 2021 – January 3, 2021 (Paid in full after 1 year of employment)

    4 Teacher In-Service Days per year

    1 Day of PTO for employment anniversary

    Health, dental, and vision insurance

    Rollover PTO - 56 hours per year

    IRA Retirement Account, plus employer matching up to 3%

    PTO is based on accrual, 2.88hours per pay period.

    Paid Subscription for CCEI -Childcare Education Institute (Continuing Education)

    Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs)

    Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom.

    Your health and safety are our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students.

    Paid CPR & First Aid

    Paid MAT training

    Tuition reimbursement

    Discounted childcare

    Paid CDA credential Program

    Job Description

    We are looking for fun and energetic Teachers for the Goddard School in Tysons, Virginia. We are located at 8618 Westwood Center Drive.

    Duties of Lead Teachers include:

    Meeting the individual needs of the children

    Lesson Planning

    Communication with parents

    Participation in staff and training meetings

    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

    Professional

    Committed to continuing education.

    For immediate consideration please apply now!

    Job Requirements

    Teacher Qualifications:

    Professional & Kind Attitude

    1 Year prior classroom experience

    Demonstrated knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices

    Strong written and communication skills

    Lead teacher requirements as outlined by the Department of Education of Virginia

    Preferred: CDA, associate degree, bachelor’s degree, master’s degree

    Job Type: Full-time

    Salary: $16.00 - $23.70 per hour

    Expected hours: 40 per week

    Benefits:

    401(k)

    401(k) matching

    Dental insurance

    Employee discount

    Health insurance

    Paid time off

    Professional development assistance

    Referral program

    Tuition reimbursement

    Vision insurance

    Schedule:

    8 hour shift

    Ability to commute/relocate:

    Vienna, VA 22182: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

    Education:

    High school or equivalent (Required)

    Experience:

    Childcare: 1 year (Required)

    License/Certification:

    CPR Certification (Preferred)

    Work Location: In person

    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.