Lead or Co-Lead Teachers - Early Preschool-Preschool-Pre-K

The Goddard School Opportunity

No nights, weekends, or holidays! Have you been searching for a career that will allow you to use your experience and creativity to contribute to shaping children's lives? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, then The Goddard School in Bushnell's Basin - the best Early Childhood Education Center in the area - is the right place for you! We offer a premium educational experience full of passion and enthusiasm in a well-maintained, super-clean facility. We're committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that allows every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

We're looking for full-time lead or co-lead teachers who might join our Toddler (ages 12-18 months) or Preschool (ages 3-4) teams. If you have experience working with children at a childcare center, summer camp, or in a program serving young school-age children AND meet the other qualifications listed further below, we'd love to talk to you about the opportunities in early childhood education at our childcare center. Apply today and see what it's like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our teachers. YOU are a driving force of our culture, and you'll notice the difference right away.

Benefits & Perks of Working at a Goddard School:

• Your well-being is important to us! We offer a 40-hour work week with overtime opportunity, paid time off, holidays, sick leave; a 401(k) plan with an employer match; and medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Your professional development is prioritized! Our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs). Plus, we can work with you to pursue a CDA or college degree while working. We also promote from within so you can grow your career with us.
• You will be a part of a supportive team! Teachers have full support from our directors, including prep time, to be successful in the classroom. We also take ratio maintenance seriously as well as providing the resources you need to make your classroom a success.
• We recognize our teachers! We give every teacher their birthday as a personal, paid holiday and have an amazing week-long Teacher Appreciation celebration in May.

What's it like to be a teacher at our School?

As a lead or co-lead teacher you will coordinate the daily operations of your classroom and:

• Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in activities you planned
• Observe children's interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum
• Communicate with parents daily, sharing their children's latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions

Qualifications:

• High school diploma (required)
• 1-2 years of previous childcare center, summer camp, or school-age care experience (preferred)
• CDA, Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field with 12 credits of Early Childhood Education (required)
• Show empathy and compassion for young children (required)
• Dependable and adaptable; enjoy working together toward a common goal (required)
• Good written and verbal communication skills for preparing daily reports and interfacing with parents (required)
• Able to develop good relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members (required)
• Willing and able to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations (required)
• Able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for programs, child safety, and emergency situations. Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib (required)
• Meet background check eligibility (required)

About Goddard Schools:

We are a premiere provider of early childhood development and learning for children ranging from six weeks old to Pre-Kindergarten age. We are one of 600+ Goddard Schools in the US and the only one in Upstate NY. Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety. Our school, like other Goddard Schools, uses the most current, academically endorsed methods to ensure that children have fun while learning the skills they need for long-term success in school and in life. Our programs are also aligned with New York State's Early Learning Standards and UPK curriculum.