Job description
SCHEDULE:
9:00AM - 6:00PM
We are looking for two dedicated, seasoned professionals interested in creating a welcoming loving classroom environment for children aged 3 months - 12 months.
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:
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
