Job Description
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Company parties
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Preschool - Experienced and Compassionate
We are seeking a dedicated, nurturing, and experienced Preschool to join our team. This role is ideal for an educator who is passionate about early childhood development and committed to creating a warm, engaging, and developmentally appropriate learning environment for young children.
Position Overview: The ideal candidate will bring both experience and heart to the classroom—fostering curiosity, supporting social-emotional growth, and guiding children through meaningful learning experiences each day.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (required)
- Previous experience in a preschool or pre-kindergarten setting
- Strong understanding of child development and developmentally appropriate practices
- Ability to build positive relationships with children, families, and team members
- Excellent communication and classroom management skills
Requirements:
- Current Pennsylvania clearances (Child Abuse, Criminal Background, FBI Fingerprinting)
- All state-required health and training documentation
- Ability to meet all licensing and regulatory requirements for early childhood educators
Responsibilities:
- Plan and implement engaging, age-appropriate curriculum
- Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment
- Support children’s social, emotional, physical, and cognitive development
- Maintain open and professional communication with families
- Collaborate with fellow teachers and leadership team
Compensation: Salary is competitive and based on experience and education.
Equal Opportunity Statement: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or any other protected status.
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 | Cranberry Township, Pennsylvania |
| Industry | Education |
| 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
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