The Goddard School of Deerfield
đź’Ľ Compensation & Benefits
Salary: Competitive hourly and salaried rates based on role + performance-based bonuses
Health Insurance: Blue Cross Blue Shield medical, dental, vision – we cover 50% of your monthly premium
Time Off: Generous PTO and flex/sick time
Childcare: Deep staff tuition discounts
Retirement: 401K with company match
Schedules: Flexible scheduling options
Professional Development: Tuition reimbursement (up to $1000/year), CDA support, CEUs through Goddard Systems University, and ongoing promotion opportunities
Are you passionate about making a difference in children's lives? Do you thrive in a warm, supportive, collaborative environment? We’re looking for nurturing, energetic educators to join our teaching team at The Goddard School of Deerfield, where play-based learning and joyful discovery are at the heart of everything we do.
Whether you’re beginning your career or bringing years of experience, you’ll join a school community that values creativity, teamwork, excellence, and FUN.
✨ What You’ll Be Doing
👶 Classroom Care & Learning
- Establish and maintain a safe, healthy, and nurturing classroom environment
- Engage with children through meaningful play, early learning experiences, and hands-on discovery
- Support each child’s social–emotional development with positive guidance
- Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities (Lead Teachers)
🧡 Family & Community Connections
- Build warm, trusting relationships with families
- Communicate daily with professionalism, empathy, and clarity
- Partner with families to support children's development
👩‍🏫 Teamwork & Collaboration
- Work closely with co-teachers and directors to uphold schoolwide expectations
- Maintain classroom organization, cleanliness, and routines
- Attend staff meetings, trainings, and professional development opportunities
đź“š Curriculum & Assessment (Lead Teachers)
- Create lesson plans aligned with Goddard developmental guidelines
- Maintain individual child portfolios and progress reports
- Support classroom transitions and routines with consistency and kindness
đź“ť Qualifications
Assistant Teachers - Educational Qualifications
- High School Diploma or equivalent
- Experience working with children preferred
- Ability to support a play-based curriculum and engage actively with children
Lead Teachers - Educational Qualifications
A CDA or
Some college credits in any field with a commitment to enroll in and complete 6 hours of online or in-person courses in Early Childhood Education within a year of employment at Goddard (We can pay for this!)Â or
A Bachelor's degree in an early childhood field.
All Roles Require
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and meet DCFS licensing requirements
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- Passion for early childhood education and a love of learning through play
🧡 Why Join Us?
The Goddard School of Deerfield is part of a nationally respected early childhood education system with 35+ years of excellence. Our school is known for strong leadership, engaged families, professional growth, and a warm, community-driven culture.
You’ll be supported, appreciated, and empowered every step of the way—and you’ll make a meaningful impact every day.
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Join a school where teachers are valued, supported, and celebrated, where your work truly matters and your career can grow!
