No nights and weekends!
Have you been looking for a career in a supportive work environment where you can put your talents of caring and educating young learners to work? We have all that and more at our school. We value the work that early childhood educators do everyday while providing the structured environment that makes a classroom work. Our Wonder of Learning curriculum creates the foundation from which you can incorporate your best practices to meet each child where they are in their learning journey. Our toddlers are curious and active and waiting for the right fit for a new teacher in their classroom. Our staff is ready to assist in making the transition into our school while focusing on the higher quality standards for our nationally accredited environment.
Benefits & Perks of Working at our Goddard School:
-
Your professional development is prioritized! We know the job of toddler teachers is not easy, so we are here to support you with any necessary professional development to understand the developmental capabilities of this age. We provide paid annual trainings in the field of early childhood and we support our teachers with coaching throughout the year.
-
You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors and our on-site owner, including planning or resource time, to be successful in the classroom. We promise to maintain ratios and ensure you have the resources to make your classroom a success.
-
We recognize our teachers! We have recognition programs that are offered throughout the year and our pay rates are indexed to education and level of experience.
Responsibilities of a Toddler Teacher include the following:
- Establishing and maintaining a safe, healthy, and nurturing learning environment
- Supporting each child’s social and emotional development
- Establishing positive and effective family relations
- Working with the lead teachers and in conjunction with the entire faculty
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- CDA, Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
- Shows empathy and compassion for young children
- Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working together toward a common goal
- 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
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.
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.
