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Preschool & Pre K Teacher

The Goddard School

  • Decatur, Georgia
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Child Developmentunmatched
    • Child Supportunmatched
    • Childcareunmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
    • Dental Insuranceunmatched
    • Documentationunmatched
    • Early Childhood Educationunmatched
    • Educational Administrationunmatched
    • Health Insuranceunmatched
    • Home Economicsunmatched
    • Kindergartenunmatched
    • Lesson Plansunmatched
    • Licensingunmatched
    • Lift/Move 50 Poundsunmatched
    • Militaryunmatched
    • Montessori Methodunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Safety Standardsunmatched
    • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Training/Teachingunmatched
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    • Tuition Reimbursementunmatched
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    Description

    Benefits:
    • No nights and weekends
    • Childcare discounts
    • Recognition programs
    • Professional development and CDA tuition reimbursement
    • Tuition reimbursement
    • Parental leave
    • 401(k)
    • Competitive salary
    • Dental insurance
    • Health insurance
    • Paid time off
    • Training & development
    • Vision insurance
    The Goddard School® Decatur-Druid Hills is seeking a passionate Pre KTeacher. At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first.  Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® program. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team. 
     
    Nurture your growth. Empower your success. Join our welcoming community, where you can grow and make a real difference in children’s lives every day. If you’re passionate about education and children, and ready to advance your career, we’d love to hear from you!
     
    Lead Teacher Key Responsibilities:
    • Curriculum and Instruction: Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities using our proprietary Wonder of Learning® curriculum to engage and support each child’s growth
    • Classroom Management: Create and maintain a safe, nurturing, and inclusive 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: Support Assistant Teachers and Resource Teachers, fostering a collaborative and positive team environment.
    • Behavior Guidance: Model and implement positive guidance strategies to support social-emotional growth and conflict resolution.
    Qualifications:
    • Early Childhood Education (ECE) or Approved ECE-Related Bachelor’s Degree – Four Year Degree or Higher Credential (Masters, Specialist, etc.) Approved related degrees are listed below.
      Early Childhood Education (P-5)
      Birth Through Kindergarten
      Early Childhood Special Education General Curriculum (P-5)
      Special Education Preschool (ages 3-5)
      Child and Family Development
      Child Development
      Elementary Education
      Elementary Reading and Literacy
      Family & Consumer Science/Home Economics
      Infant and Child Development
      Special Education General Curriculum
    • Or a Non-ECE Bachelor’s or Higher with approved ECE credential
      A teacher with a bachelor’s degree (or higher) not related to Early Childhood Education must also hold one
      of the following approved ECE credentials:
      Associate degree with ECE major
      Georgia’s Pre-K Program Operating Guidelines Appendix T
      Technical College Diploma (TCD) with ECE major
      Technical Certificate of Credit (TCC) with ECE major (The Early Childhood Care and Education Program Administration TCC program is designed to prepare students for a job as manager of a Childcare Learning Center and will not meet the TCC requirement.)
      Montessori Diploma (Montessori courses must be taken from an accredited affiliate of the Montessori Accreditation Council for Teacher Education [MACTE])
      Valid Preschool Child Development Associate (CDA) credential issued by the Council for Professional Recognition. Note: The following CDA credentials will not meet the CDA requirement for a lead teacher: Infant/Toddler CDA, Family Child Care CDA, Home Visitors CDA, and Military School-Age CDA. Teachers with
    • Or a T4 - T7 Georgia Teaching Certificate issued by GaPSC
    • Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children
    If you’re an energetic, nurturing person looking for a supportive and fun workplace, join us! Our School offers a premium educational experience in state-of-the-art facilities, helping every child become a joyful, confident learner ready for success in school and life. 




    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

    LocationDecatur, Georgia
    IndustryEducation
    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

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