Our commitment to you: We will review your application within 2 business days & if you are selected for an interview, we will schedule the interview immediately.
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 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. If you are a college student looking for part-time work, this is an excellent opportunity to gain teaching experience in early childhood education.
Happy People please apply! We’ve found that happy, positive people make great early childhood educators! Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our teachers. YOU are a driving force of our culture and you’ll notice the difference right away.
Benefits & Perks of Working at Our Goddard School:
- Flexible hours of work and no nights or weekends!
- Teacher to children ratios strictly followed.
- Full support from our 3 directors, lead teachers and resource teachers every step of the way.
- Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical, dental, short-term disability, and life insurance benefits, paid time off and holidays, childcare discount, and a 401K plus employer match. PLUS paid time off between Christmas and New Year’s Day when school is closed.
- Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students.
- Competitive compensation. Annual performance reviews and annual raises.
- All necessary teaching and classroom supplies provided.
- Lunch and treats frequently provided in the kitchen.
- Large, updated school facility with 3 playgrounds, an Outdoor Classroom, large gym, stage, kitchen and faculty lounge.
- Parent Association sponsored events and teacher gifts.
- Continued focus on your professional development. Our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Ohio.
- We’ll split the cost for you to obtain a CDA credential.
- And we promote from within, so you can grow your teaching career with us!
Teacher Responsibilities
Our teaching teams are responsible for coordinating and supervising the daily class functions of a group of assigned children. Teachers plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe, child care environment and work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service. Teachers maintain attractive, well-kept classrooms, that encourage little learners to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence. Teachers support each child’s social and emotional development.
What’s it like to be a teacher at our School?
- Feel comfortable and safe working in our clean, state-of-the-art child care facilities with strict health and safety guidelines.
- Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in preschool activities you planned.
- Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum.
- Communicate with parents, 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.
Desired Skills and Experience
- High school diploma required
- Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
- 1 year of previous preschool, childcare, or daycare experience preferred
- Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams.
- Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
- Works productively without supervision
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively
- Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of child care programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
- Meet federal and state background check, fingerprinting, and child/sexual abuse clearances
About Goddard Schools
As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised Schools with more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life.
