- Competitive salary
- Free food & snacks
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
We value our teachers and offer:
- Well-being perks: dental, vision insurance, paid time off, holidays, and childcare discounts.
- Professional growth: Access to Goddard Systems University (accredited CEUs), CDA credentials, tuition reimbursement, and promotion opportunities.
- Supportive team culture: Full planning support, maintained ratios, and classroom resources.
- Recognition programs: Celebrating teachers throughout the year.
As a lead teacher, you’ll coordinate daily class operations, design engaging activities, and nurture positive relationships with children and parents. You’ll enjoy:
- Watching children grow through activities you plan.
- Creating an exciting curriculum based on children’s interests.
- Sharing daily updates with families.
- Collaborating with fellow educators to develop professionally.
- Associate/Bachelor’s in Early Childhood Education (preferred) or CDA.
- 1–2 years of experience (preferred).
- Strong communication and multitasking skills.
- Ability to lift 50 lbs. (e.g., handling children safely).
- Meets background check requirements.
With 35 years of excellence, The Goddard School is a leader in early childhood education for children six weeks to six years old. We have 600+ schools and 75,000+ students across 37 states and D.C. Accredited by Cognia, we ensure children learn through fun, academically endorsed methods to prepare for lifelong success.
This Is Your Moment
The joy of childhood comes from those bright sparks of discovery -- moments that delight and surprise us. Your career at The Goddard School can be just as exciting. For more than 35 years, Goddard Schools have put each teacher at the heart of everything we do because teachers put each student at the heart of everything they do. The Goddard School trusts, empowers, and honors its exceptional educators. Develop your teaching skills in a vibrant and nurturing environment and make a difference in children's lives every day.
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.
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