Job Description
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
We staff all rooms with THREE teachers, which is one beyond what state ratio requires. Come see the difference this makes! Do you get along with others well? Are you flexible and able to deal with a fast paced environment? Do you enjoy helping children learn and grow? If so, this may be the job for you! You must be lead/ECT qualified and at a higher level on PDIS for the higher rates of pay.
We are looking for a strong teacher for our one year old classroom. The person we hire would be the third teacher in the classroom. Check out our Facebook page to see some of the great things happening at our school.
Teachers are the heart of our community, the inspiration for wonder and learning, and a shining beacon of light in a child’s eye. Come work in an environment that cares about our children’s future, recognizes your hard work, and helps you grow in a meaningful career. We are currently looking to hire a lead qualified teacher, but we can also hire an assistant teacher and train you!
At The Goddard School of Louisville, we value kindness, flexibility, diversity & inclusion, fairness, health & safety, the value of early education, and most of all, we value those who care for our children who are the future of our world.
Here’s why you should join our team:
· We have fun! And so do our students!
· We support our teachers by being in the classroom and responding to their needs
· We cover costs for all necessary supplies, and ensure your classroom is stocked with the age-appropriate materials to ignite wonder, creativity, and learning
· Work/life balance – no lesson planning at home. Best of all, no nights, and no weekends!
· Opportunities for advancement Learn how to lesson plan using our proprietary Wonder of Learning curriculum. Entry Level positions available for you to learn and grow with us
· Paid professional development – Learn how you can become qualified as a lead teacher (ECT) while working at our school, OR tuition support for college level Early Childhood Education classes.
· Pay increases with every anniversary
· Great benefits like health insurance stipend, paid holidays, and up to 2 weeks paid vacation every year which includes the week between Christmas and New Years Day. We also offer greatly discounted child care on a space available basis for staff children! Our infant and one year old rooms are currently full.
Come ignite your passion for working with children by becoming an Early Childhood Educator at one of the most highly sought after preschools in the state.
Whether you are an experienced teacher looking for a supportive and responsive leadership team, or you’ve never worked in a professional setting with children before, we can help you learn, grow, and thrive.
We hire kind, thoughtful, reliable people who want to inspire wonder and learning. If this sounds like you, we hope to hear from you today! Click Apply and get an interview!
Responsibilities
- Implement engaging lesson plans tailored to early childhood education standards based on Goddard's proprietary Wonder of Learning curriculum.
- Manage classroom activities to foster a positive learning environment.
- Provide individualized support to children, addressing their unique developmental needs.
- Communicate effectively with parents and guardians regarding student progress and behavior.
- Collaborate with colleagues to enhance curriculum and teaching strategies.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of all students during classroom and outdoor activities.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred but NOT required - we can train you!
- Strong classroom management and childcare skills helpful
- Experience working with children
- Effective communication and interpersonal skills
- Familiarity with behavior management techniques and childhood development principles preferred.
Compensation: $18.00 - $23.00 per hour
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.
Numbers & Facts
| Location | Louisville, Colorado |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $18–$23 Per Hour |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
About Company
The Goddard School provides the foundation to encourage a child's lifelong love of learning .In our warm, caring atmosphere, dedicated teachers support the development of children from 6 weeks to 8 years old. Our year round program offers families the choice of either half day or full day schedule.
We are delighted to be the on-site owners of The Goddard School on Theodore Street in Plainfield. We welcome the opportunity for you to join our team by providing the best educational child care for children. Our play-based curriculum taught by our wonderful degreed teachers in a nurturing learning environment, is tailored to meet the social, intellectual, physical and emotional needs of each individual child. We are not a daycare, but rather a preschool with purpose.
Rundy and Karen Wells
Skills
- Childcareunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Develop Methodologiesunmatched
- Diversityunmatched
- Early Childhood Educationunmatched
- Health Insuranceunmatched
- Higher Educationunmatched
- Interpersonal Skillsunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lesson Plansunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Sales Qualificationunmatched
- Student Conductunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
- Tuition Feesunmatched
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