Infant Room Teacher

Lead And Assistant Teacher Positions

The Goddard School of Chagrin Falls, Ohio is seeking passionate, experienced Lead and Assistant Teachers with the skills and desire to provide children with a nurturing, child-centered learning experience! We have immediate openings, apply today!

Our school has Infant, Toddler, Pre-k, and school age programs. The Goddard School is an industry-leading child-care center for children from six weeks to six years. At Goddard, children are encouraged to develop at their own pace in a nurturing environment, lovingly guided by our highly skilled, professional teachers. The Goddard School uses the most current and academically endorsed method of inquiry-based learning.

The Goddard School's Wonder of Learning (our proprietary curriculum):

• Populates with preset lessons that allows the teachers to focus on student development and relationships
• The ability to create your own lessons and activities based upon student development
• Assessments populated through simple teacher observation
• Weekly lesson planning time outside the classroom

We are also happy to work with our teachers daily to ensure they are provided with whatever they need to maintain a healthy work environment, as well as a classroom filled with fun-based learning!

Full Time Benefits:

• Competitive Pay
• Medical Health Insurance Allowing Access To Your Choice Of TOP Health Systems
• Vision Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 2 Weeks Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays (Memorial Day, 4th of July, Labor Day, Thanksgiving Day and the day after Thanksgiving Day, ALL PAID)
• The school is closed Christmas Eve through and including New Year's Day with 5 days PAID
• 401 K w/ Match
• Heavy tuition discount
• Short-Term Disability
• 25K Life Insurance Policy
• Paid Trainings
• Annual Evaluations
• Hour Lunch Breaks

Lead Teachers, with help from their Assistant Teacher (or co-lead), are responsible for ensuring compliance with Goddard's industry-leading Quality Assurance standards. Lead Teachers write and implement their own lesson plans based on Goddard Developmental Guidelines and monthly school themes. Most importantly, they create a positive learning environment in their classroom where children develop a lifelong love of learning!

Lead Teacher Qualifications:

• Associates or BA in Early Childhood Education or related field preferred
• Prior classroom experience (Preferred, will train)
• Demonstrate knowledge of developmentally appropriate practices
• Strong written and communication skills

Assistant Teacher Qualifications:

• High School Diploma
• Prior childcare experience (Preferred, will train)
• Pursuing degree (CDA and Early Childhood Degree partnerships with TEACH Ohio)
• Child Care Experience: 1 year (Preferred, will train)

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.