Job Description
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Signing bonus
- Tuition assistance
- Vision insurance
- Company parties
Preschool Teacher
No Nights or Weekends!
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of young children? The Goddard School is seeking a caring, energetic, and dependable Preschool Teacher to join our team. We provide a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where children learn through play and teachers are supported, valued, and encouraged to grow professionally.
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive pay based on education and experience
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (where applicable)
- Childcare discounts
- Professional development opportunities, including CDA support and continuing education
- Supportive leadership and collaborative team environment
- Planning time and classroom resources
- Opportunities for career advancement
- Teacher recognition programs throughout the year
- Monday–Friday schedule with no nights or weekends
Responsibilities
- Create a safe, positive, and engaging classroom environment.
- Plan and implement age-appropriate learning experiences using our play-based curriculum.
- Foster children’s cognitive, social, emotional, and physical development.
- Observe and document children’s progress.
- Build positive relationships with children, families, and colleagues.
- Communicate daily with families through conversations and classroom communication tools.
- Maintain a clean, organized classroom and ensure compliance with licensing and health & safety standards.
- Collaborate with school leadership and fellow teachers to provide the highest quality educational experience.
Qualifications
- Associate’s or Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Child Development Associate (CDA) credential preferred.
- 1–2 years of experience working with preschool-aged children preferred.
- Completion of state-required pre-service training.
- Strong communication, organization, and teamwork skills.
- Ability to manage multiple responsibilities in a professional and positive manner.
- Must meet all state licensing and background check requirements.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds when necessary to ensure child safety and assist with classroom activities.
About The Goddard School
The Goddard School is a leader in early childhood education, serving children from six weeks through kindergarten in a safe, nurturing, and academically rich environment. Our schools combine the latest research with hands-on learning experiences to help children become confident, joyful learners while providing teachers with the support and resources they need to succeed.
If you’re ready to make a lasting impact on young learners while growing your career in early childhood education, we’d love to hear from you!
Compensation: $16.00 - $20.00 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 | Owings Mills, Maryland |
| Industry | Education |
| Salary | $16–$20 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