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Lead Teacher - Older Toddler

The Goddard School
  • Doylestown, Pennsylvania
  • $18–$20 Per Hour
  • Autofill and Review
5 days ago

Job Description

Responsive recruiter
Benefits:
  • Staff recognition and appreciation program
  • Quarterly staff outings
  • PTO and paid holidays (including christmas break)
  • Medical, vision, and dental insurance
  • 401k with company match
  • CDA Training paid for
  • No nights, no weekends, no holidays
Hiring Immediately!
No Nights   No Weekends   No Holidays
The Goddard School® located in Doylestown on Farm Lane is seeking a dedicated and experienced Lead Older Toddler Teacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. You'll take ownership of creating engaging, age-appropriate programs for our older toddlers, leading the classroom and ensuring a safe, stimulating environment that supports every child through this exciting stage of development. Bring your patience, creativity and passion to our supportive, collaborative team.
Lead Older Toddler Teacher Key Responsibilities
  • Plan and implement developmentally appropriate activities and lesson plans aligned with The Goddard School curriculum for older toddlers
  • Foster each child's social, emotional, cognitive, language and physical development during this critical growth stage
  • Support toddlers through key milestones including language development, independence, potty training and self-regulation
  • Maintain a safe, clean and stimulating classroom environment that meets all health and licensing standards
  • Supervise and mentor Assistant Teachers in the toddler classroom
  • Communicate daily with parents regarding their child's milestones, behavior, progress and daily activities
  • Manage toddler-specific classroom dynamics including transitions, routines and behavior guidance with patience and consistency
  • Maintain accurate developmental records and portfolios for each child
  • Adhere to all health, safety and licensing guidelines
What We Offer
  • No nights, no weekends, no holidays — every week is predictable
  • Competitive hourly pay based on experience
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid time off and paid holidays (including Christmas break)
  • Childcare discount for your own children
  • 401(k) with employer match
  • CDA credential training provided — we invest in your growth
  • Professional development and ongoing training
  • Staff recognition and appreciation programs
  • Quarterly Staff Outings
  • Supportive, on-site ownership that is present and invested in your success
  • Newly renovated classrooms — bright, modern, and designed for great teaching
Are You a Fit?
  • CDA, Associate or bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or related field required; bachelor's preferred
  • Minimum 2 years of experience working with toddlers or young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting
  • Strong understanding of toddler development including language acquisition, emotional regulation and independence-building
  • Demonstrates patience, consistency and genuine warmth with toddlers and their families
  • Ability to lead and collaborate effectively with classroom team members
  • Strong daily communication skills with parents — written and verbal updates are a key part of this role
  • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
Who Are We?
The Goddard School of Doylestown on Farm Lane serves children from six weeks to six years old in the heart of Bucks County, conveniently located near Warrington, New Britain, Chalfont, and New Hope. Under new ownership, we are actively investing in our people, our classrooms, and our culture — and we want teachers who want to grow with us.
As part of the Goddard franchise system, in operation for 35 years, we are backed by one of the most trusted names in early childhood education with over 600 schools nationwide.
Apply today! We review applications daily and will be in touch promptly!
Compensation: $18.00 - $20.00 per hour

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

LocationDoylestown, Pennsylvania
IndustryEducation
Salary$18–$20 Per Hour
Company Size20 to 49 employees
Websitehttp://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

Skills

  • Acquisition Regulationsunmatched
  • Child Supportunmatched
  • Childcareunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lesson Plansunmatched
  • Licensingunmatched
  • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
  • Mentoringunmatched
  • Record Keepingunmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Team Playerunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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