Job Description
Responsive recruiter
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
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School® of Overland Park (Oakmont)
Monday-Friday | No Nights | No Weekends
At The Goddard School, we believe great schools are built by great teachers. That's why we work hard to create an environment where our educators feel supported, appreciated, and set up for success.
We're looking for a caring, dependable Lead Teacher who is passionate about helping young children learn through play, exploration, and meaningful relationships. If you're ready to lead your own classroom while working alongside a collaborative leadership team, we'd love to meet you.
What You'll Do
As a Lead Teacher, you'll create a classroom where children feel safe, loved, and excited to learn every day.
Your responsibilities include:
- Plan and lead engaging, age-appropriate learning experiences using our Wonder of Learning® curriculum
- Create a warm, organized, and welcoming classroom environment
- Build meaningful relationships with children and their families
- Observe and document children's growth and development
- Guide children's social-emotional development using positive behavior strategies
- Partner with Assistant Teachers to create a successful classroom team
- Maintain licensing, health, and safety standards throughout the day
Why Teachers Choose Goddard
We know teaching is more than a job—it's a career. That's why we offer:
- Monday-Friday schedule
- No evenings or weekends
- Paid holidays and PTO
- Health, dental, and vision insurance (full-time)
- Childcare tuition discount
- Paid professional development and training
- Supportive on-site leadership that works alongside teachers
- Beautiful classrooms with quality materials and resources
- Opportunities for advancement and career growth
We're Looking For Someone Who
- Loves working with young children
- Is dependable and professional
- Enjoys collaborating with a team
- Communicates well with families and coworkers
- Creates a positive and engaging classroom environment
- Is committed to helping every child succeed
Qualifications
- High school diploma required
- CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education preferred
- 1-2 years of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool preferred
- State-required pre-service training completed (or willingness to complete upon hire)
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds as part of caring for young children
Join Our Team
Every day, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact on children's lives while working in a school that values and supports its teachers.
If you're ready to join a team that believes in learning through play, strong relationships, and creating joyful classrooms, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply today to become part of The Goddard School family!
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 | Overland Park, Kansas |
| Industry | Education |
| Company Size | 20 to 49 employees |
| Website | http://www.goddardschool.com/chicago/plainfield-joliet-theodore-street-il#moreFromThisSchool |
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Skills
- Childcareunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Early Childhood Educationunmatched
- Health Insuranceunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Licensingunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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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