Calling all experienced, certified Infant Teachers!
Is the infant classroom your happy place? Do you find joy in caring for and teaching the youngest children in a childcare center?
Are you great at multi-tasking? Can you manage different schedules and needs?
Are you a "baby whisperer"?
If so, then this is the job 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.
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 in our school culture, and you’ll notice the difference right away.
Your well-being is important to us! We offer medical, dental and vision insurance, paid time off and holidays, a generous childcare discount, and a 401K plus employer match.
Your professional development is prioritized! Our own Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Paid Professional Development Days and in-house training are offered so you do not have to seek outside training resources. Tuition reimbursement may be available. We also pride ourselves on promoting from within so you can continue to grow your career with us.
You will be a part of a supportive team! All teachers have full support from our administrators and resources to be successful in the classroom, including
We recognize our teachers! All teachers are eligible for annual raises, in addition to any bonuses that may be offered throughout the year,
Salary range: $23-$29 per hour based on a combination of cumulative experience working in the industry, level of education, and classroom assignment.
Schedule: We are a full-year center open from 7am-6pm, Monday-Friday. Available work shifts are: 7am-4pm, 7:30am-4:30pm, 8am-5pm, 8:30pm-5:30pm, and 9am-6pm. Employees are expected to be able to work any/all of these shifts based on the needs of the school.
What is it like to be a teacher at The Goddard School in Charlestown?
Our classroom teachers work as a co-teaching team. They are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment and work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.
Do you want to….
Be part of an environment that focuses on team building, respect, and collaboration. Regular staff outings, appreciation events, and present administrative team promote support and relationship building?
Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned with the help of an innovative, proprietary curriculum?
Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas to implement within our inquiry-based curriculum?
Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including our exclusive mobile app and personal discussions?
Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession through meaningful meetings and professional development?
If you answered “yes” to these questions, then we are the job for you!
Required Qualifications:
- Certified by The Massachusetts Department of Early Education and Care to work with Infants/Toddlers
- A minimum of one year of experience working in an infant classroom at a childcare center
- Able to meet fingerprint and background check requirements in accordance with the regulations of The MA Department of Early Education and Care.
- Knowledge of early childhood education protocols, including safety and emergency first-aid procedures.
- Able to develop strong relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and other faculty members.
- Desire to be part of a collaborative team environment.
- Dependable, available, and reliable.
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of 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, as well as onto changing tables.
- Must be able to work any required 9-hour shift between the hours of 7:00AM - 6:00PM, Monday-Friday (Flexibility Required)
- Able to attend faculty meetings on the 3rd Wednesday evening of each month (Flexibility Required)
- Ability to hear the conversational voice, with or without a hearing aid
- Ability to see and read newsprint, with or without corrective lenses
- Ability to speak and be understood under normal circumstances
- Ability to use arms, hands, legs, and feet, with or without corrective devices; this includes the ability to evacuate the building during emergencies
- Ability to handle crisis situations, especially where children are involved
- Ability to respond immediately to emergency situations
About Goddard Schools
The Goddard School located in Charlestown, MA will be officially opening in January 2025! This is so exciting, as any teachers who start now have the unique opportunity to help open this school. The owners and on-site operator have multiple years of Goddard experience and look forward to bringing this to our Charlestown location!
As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 35 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 650 franchised Schools located in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current, academically endorsed methods and a proprietary inquiry-based curriculum to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners. All Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care and safety. We are proudly accredited by Cognia and Partnership for 21st Century Learning: A Network of Battelle for Kids.
