Job Description
Benefits:
- No nights and weekends
- Childcare discounts
- Recognition programs
- Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement
- 401(k)
- Competitive salary
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Training & development
- Vision insurance
- Opportunity for advancement
Founding Preschool & Pre-K Lead Teacher
The Goddard School of South Charlotte
Charlotte, NC | Full-Time | Monday–Friday
Join Our Founding Team
Opening a brand-new school is a rare opportunity. We are seeking engaging and growth-minded educators who want to inspire a love of learning and help children build confidence, curiosity, and kindergarten readiness.
At The Goddard School of South Charlotte, we believe children learn best through relationships, play, curiosity, movement, and meaningful experiences.
Benefits & Perks
- Beautiful, brand-new school environment
- Supportive and experienced leadership
- Health insurance contribution
- Paid time off and holidays
- Paid professional development
- Childcare tuition discount (limited availability)
- Career growth opportunities
- No nights or weekends
What You’ll Do
- Create a safe and engaging classroom environment
- Inspire learning through play, exploration, and meaningful experiences
- Support literacy, social-emotional development, and kindergarten readiness
- Build strong relationships with children and families
- Collaborate with Assistant Teachers and leadership
- Maintain health, safety, and licensing standards
Who Thrives Here?
Successful teachers at our school are:
- Energetic and engaging
- Dependable and professional
- Positive and team-oriented
- Growth-minded
- Passionate about helping children develop confidence and independence
Qualifications
Candidates must meet North Carolina licensing requirements and possess one or more of the following:
- Degree in Early Childhood Education, Child Development, Education, or related field
- CDA credential
- Relevant preschool or Pre-K experience
- Enrollment in an Early Childhood Education program
Background check and state requirements apply.
Schedule
- Full-time
- Monday–Friday
- No nights or weekends
If you are passionate about helping children thrive and excited about helping build something truly special, we would love to meet you.
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 | Charlotte, North Carolina |
| 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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