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
- Free uniforms
The Goddard School® located in Hillsborough, NJ,is accepting applications for a lead teaching position in our toddler program (children in classrooms ages 1-3). Applicants must work well with other teachers and be available to work between 7 am and 6 pm. We are looking for active teachers who value children's sense of independence and expression and who love to support their development in a center with a strong community of families and teachers.
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:
- High school diploma required; associate's or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred
- Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred
- 1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred
- Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training
- Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, families and faculty members
- 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.
Compensation: $21.00 - $24.00 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 | Hillsborough, New Jersey |
| 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
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