Job Description
Benefits:
- Bonus based on performance
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Training & development
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
Lead Teacher (Infant/Toddler) – The Goddard School® | Alexandria (Old Town), VA
The Goddard School® in Alexandria (Old Town) is building a high-expectation, high-support school environment and is seeking a professional, dependable, and nurturing Lead Teacher for our Infant/Toddler program.
This is not a babysitting role. We are a premium early childhood school focused on strong curriculum, consistent routines, and exceptional parent communication.
You will be supported daily by dedicated Program Managers who are actively involved in classrooms—coaching, guiding, and helping you succeed.
If you want to work in a structured, professional environment where standards are high and support is real—we want to speak with you.
No nights. No weekends. Predictable schedule.
Compensation & Benefits
- $21 – $26 per hour, based on experience, reliability, and classroom leadership
- $500 sign-on bonus
- $250 after 60 days
- $250 after 6 months
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off and holidays
- Childcare discount
- Paid training & professional development (CDA support available)
- Clear growth path into Program Manager / leadership roles
What You’ll Do
Classroom Leadership
- Lead an Infant/Toddler classroom with full ownership of routines, safety, and environment
- Create a calm, nurturing, and structured classroom culture
- Maintain strong classroom management using positive guidance
Curriculum & Child Development
- Implement developmentally appropriate activities aligned with our curriculum
- Observe and document developmental milestones
- Individualize care and learning based on each child
Parent Communication (Critical)
- Build strong, professional relationships with families
- Provide consistent daily updates
- Handle parent questions confidently and professionally
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Follow all licensing, health, and safety standards
- Maintain a clean, organized classroom at all times
- Provide active supervision
What We’re Looking For
Required
- Experience with infants or toddlers in a licensed childcare setting
- Strong reliability (attendance and punctuality are non-negotiable)
- Ability to manage a classroom independently
- Comfortable with daily parent communication
Preferred
- CDA or coursework in Early Childhood Education
- 1–3 years of experience
- Familiarity with Virginia licensing
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Frequent bending, sitting, and active engagement
Who This Role Is NOT For
- Looking for a “watch the kids” job
- Frequently late or unreliable
- Uncomfortable speaking with parents
- Not interested in structure, curriculum, or accountability
Why Teachers Choose Us
This is a new phase of the school with clear expectations, strong leadership, and real classroom support.
You will not be left alone—we have Program Managers actively coaching, supporting, and helping you grow every day.
Apply Today
If you are a nurturing professional who thrives in a structured, high-standard environment—we encourage you to apply.
Compensation: $21.00 - $26.00 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 | Alexandria, Virginia |
| 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
Skills
- Child Developmentunmatched
- Childcareunmatched
- Coachingunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Compensation and Benefitsunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Early Childhood Educationunmatched
- Health Insuranceunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Licensingunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Project/Program Managementunmatched
- Secondary Schoolunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
- Tuition Feesunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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