Join Our Vibrant Team at The Goddard School—Where Your Energy Shapes Young Minds!
Now Hiring: Lead Toddler Teacher (Full-Time)
The Goddard School – Long Hill, NJ
Are you an energetic, nurturing individual passionate about making a difference in early childhood education? If you are a dedicated professional seeking a full-time teaching role, we invite you to join our team at The Goddard School of Long Hill!
At The Goddard School, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where toddlers can thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally. As a teacher in our toddler classroom, you’ll be supported by a leadership team that values high-quality care, ongoing professional development, and a positive, respectful work culture.
Why Join The Goddard School?
✅ Comprehensive Benefits – Health insurance, paid holidays, childcare discounts, and 401K with employer match
✅ Growth Opportunities – We provide hands-on training, mentorship, and promote from within
✅ Respectful & Supportive Environment – Join a collaborative team that truly values its teachers
✅ Curriculum Support – Work with a research-backed curriculum that encourages inquiry, independence, and creativity
What You'll Do:
- Provide a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate environment for toddlers
- Foster children’s social-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development through structured routines and purposeful play
- Implement lesson plans and participate in small group learning, story time, music & movement, sensory activities, and more
- Maintain open communication with families through daily reports, updates, and parent-teacher conferences
- Ensure the classroom is clean, organized, and compliant with all health, safety, and licensing regulations
- Support self-help skill development such as handwashing, toileting, and simple classroom routines
Who We’re Looking For: Qualifications:
- Minimum 1 year experience in a Toddler/Childcare Classroom
- CDA, Associate’s, or Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred)
- Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in infant care
- CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hire)
- Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills
- Individuals who are passionate about early childhood development and working with toddlers
- Reliable team players who thrive in a collaborative teaching environment
- Teachers who can model empathy, patience, and positivity while engaging actively with children
- Ability to manage physical demands of a toddler classroom
Start your journey in early childhood education with us—where your work matters and your growth is supported.
Apply today and become part of a school community where toddlers learn, explore, and shine—every single day.
