Job Description
Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
- No nights and weekends
- Childcare discounts
- Recognition programs
- Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Free uniforms
- Signing bonus
The Goddard School® of Chester Springs is hiring a Lead Pre-K Teacher who brings both a strong educational background and a genuine passion for working with young children.
We’re looking for someone who is confident leading a classroom, values structure and creativity, and wants to be part of a supportive, professional team.
What You’ll Do
- Lead a classroom using the Wonder of Learning® curriculum
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate activities
- Create a safe, consistent, and nurturing environment
- Build strong relationships with families through clear communication
- Support children’s social-emotional growth using positive guidance
- Observe and document development to guide instruction
- Collaborate with assistant teachers and leadership
- Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards at all times
What We’re Looking For
If you are a new or experienced teacher with these qualities, we’d love to hear from you:
- Five years of verified experience in childcare centers or education
- Bachelor’s or Associate’s degree in Education or Early Childhood Education
- Level 1 certification prefered
- Strong understanding of child development
- Ability to communicate effectively with children, families, and team members
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Completion of state-required pre-service training
- Excited to learn and grow with a strong team
- Passionate about high-quality education for young children
- Comfortable collaborating with Assistant Teachers
- Experience creating and implementing daily lesson plans
- Strong positive classroom management skills
- A nurturing approach that supports play-based learning
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Training and professional development
- Childcare discount
Why Join Us
You’ll be part of a school that values its teachers, supports professional growth, and prioritizes quality education. This is a place where you can focus on teaching, feel supported, and make a daily impact.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The Goddard School® of Chester Springs is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EOE). Qualified candidates will be considered without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, pregnancy, or any other protected status under applicable laws.
Compensation: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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 | Chester Springs, 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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