Lead Teacher

The Goddard School

Charlotte, North Carolina

24 days ago

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