Position Summary for Infants - Preschool Classrooms
**This is for an expected start date in September.
The Goddard School® of Greenpoint, located at 85 Commercial Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222 is seeking a passionate and dedicated Lead Teacher to join our early childhood education team for infants/toddlers and preschoolers. Our School is a newly built, state-of-the-art, one-story, 10,000-square-foot learning environment designed with children and educators in mind. Filled with natural light and thoughtfully created spaces, our School offers an inspiring setting where teachers can do their best work and children can learn, explore, and thrive.
At The Goddard School® of Greenpoint, we believe in putting teachers first because our teachers put our children first. As a Lead Teacher, you will help create a nurturing, engaging, and developmentally appropriate classroom environment where children can learn, grow, and thrive.
Using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum, you will lead meaningful daily activities, inspire young minds, and collaborate with a supportive team committed to high-quality early childhood education.
If you’re a caring, energetic professional looking for a welcoming and supportive workplace, we’d love to have you join our team. Our School provides a high-quality learning environment where children are encouraged to grow, build confidence, and develop a lifelong love of learning in a place that feels nurturing and community-focused.
Compensation: $20-$30 per hour, based on education and experience.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Commuter Benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Opportunity for Advancement
- Paid Time Off
- Training and Development
- Tuition assistance
- Childcare assistance
Key Responsibilities
- Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using Goddard’s Wonder of Learning® curriculum.
- Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment. Create engaging activities that support cognitive, physical, and language development. Balance structured teaching and play-based learning. Maintain a safe, clean, and organized classroom environment.
- Family Communication: Maintain open, effective and positive communication with families and guardians about their child’s progress and daily activities.
- Health and Safety: Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to uphold health and safety standards, licensing regulations and ensure their well-being
- Professional Development: Participate actively in ongoing professional development and training opportunities to enhance teaching skills
- Assessment and Documentation: Observe, assess and document children’s learning and development to inform activities and share insights with families
- Team Collaboration: Collaborate with school leadership and team members to support classroom quality and school-wide initiatives.
Qualifications
- Associates Degree or higher in early childhood education
- Experience working in an early childhood classroom preferred.
- Strong understanding of child development, play-based learning, and developmentally appropriate practice.
- Ability to create engaging lesson plans and manage a classroom with confidence and care.
- Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills.
- Ability to meet all licensing, health, and safety requirements for the role.
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.