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
- Bonus based on performance
- Free food & snacks
- Free uniforms
- Opportunity for advancement
Lead Teacher
The Goddard School – State Bridge Road | Alpharetta, GA
The Goddard School on State Bridge Road is looking for an enthusiastic, dependable, and passionate Lead Teacher to join our exceptional team! We believe our teachers are the heart of our school, and we are committed to creating an environment where educators feel supported, valued, and empowered to grow.
If you love inspiring young children through play-based learning, building meaningful relationships with families, and working alongside a collaborative team, we'd love to meet you.
At The Goddard School, you'll have the opportunity to make a lasting impact while teaching in a beautiful, state-of-the-art preschool serving families throughout Alpharetta and Johns Creek.
Why Join Our Team?
- Supportive leadership that values and invests in our teachers.
- Beautiful classrooms with high-quality educational resources.
- Small class sizes and low teacher-to-child ratios.
- Ongoing professional development and career growth opportunities.
- Collaborative, positive work environment.
- Competitive pay based on experience and qualifications.
- Paid holidays and paid time off.
- Employee childcare discount (where applicable).
- Opportunities for advancement within our growing leadership team.
What You'll Do
Inspire Learning
- Plan and implement engaging, developmentally appropriate learning experiences using The Goddard School's exclusive Wonder of Learning® curriculum.
- Foster curiosity, creativity, independence, and a lifelong love of learning.
- Differentiate instruction to meet the developmental needs of every child.
Create an Exceptional Classroom
- Maintain a safe, organized, clean, and welcoming classroom environment.
- Build meaningful relationships with each child while promoting confidence and social-emotional development.
- Manage classroom routines with consistency, warmth, and professionalism.
Build Strong Family Partnerships
- Communicate daily with families regarding children's learning, development, and classroom experiences.
- Create positive relationships built on trust, respect, and open communication.
- Participate in conferences and school events.
Health & Safety
- Follow all Georgia Bright from the Start licensing regulations and Goddard Quality Assurance standards.
- Maintain the highest standards of health, safety, and cleanliness every day.
- Ensure children are actively supervised both indoors and outdoors.
Observation & Documentation
- Observe, assess, and document children's developmental progress.
- Use assessments to guide lesson planning and individual learning goals.
Team Collaboration
- Mentor and support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers.
- Collaborate with school leadership and fellow educators to create an outstanding educational experience.
- Participate in staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
What We're Looking For
- Passion for working with young children.
- Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
- Dependable, organized, and professional.
- Strong communication and classroom management skills.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
- Commitment to providing exceptional care and education every day.
Qualifications
- High school diploma required.
- CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field preferred.
- Minimum of 1–2 years of experience in a licensed childcare center or preschool preferred.
- Knowledge of child development and developmentally appropriate practices.
- Must meet all Georgia Bright from the Start licensing requirements and successfully complete required background checks.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds and actively engage with young children throughout the day.
Join Our Team
If you're looking for more than just a teaching job and want to be part of a school where your work is appreciated, your ideas are valued, and your career can grow, we'd love to hear from you.
Come help us inspire curiosity, build confidence, and create joyful learning experiences every day at The Goddard School – State Bridge Road.
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 | Alpharetta, Georgia |
| 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
Skills
- Background Investigationunmatched
- Child Developmentunmatched
- Childcareunmatched
- Communication Skillsunmatched
- Conferencesunmatched
- Dental Insuranceunmatched
- Early Childhood Educationunmatched
- Health Insuranceunmatched
- High School Diplomaunmatched
- Leadershipunmatched
- Lesson Plansunmatched
- Licensingunmatched
- Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
- Mentoringunmatched
- Organizational Skillsunmatched
- Safety Standardsunmatched
- Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
- Staff Trainingunmatched
- Team Playerunmatched
- Training/Teachingunmatched
- Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched
- Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
- Vision Planunmatched
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