Passionate Toddler Teacher

Join Our Vibrant Team at The Goddard SchoolWhere Your Energy Shapes Young Minds!

Now Hiring: Lead Toddler Teacher (Full-Time) The Goddard School Long Hill, NJ

Are you an energetic, nurturing individual passionate about making a difference in early childhood education? If you are a dedicated professional seeking a full-time teaching role, we invite you to join our team at The Goddard School of Long Hill!

At The Goddard School, we are committed to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where toddlers can thrive emotionally, socially, and developmentally. As a teacher in our toddler classroom, you'll be supported by a leadership team that values high-quality care, ongoing professional development, and a positive, respectful work culture.

Why Join The Goddard School?

• Comprehensive Benefits Health insurance, paid holidays, childcare discounts, and 401K with employer match
• Growth Opportunities We provide hands-on training, mentorship, and promote from within
• Respectful & Supportive Environment Join a collaborative team that truly values its teachers
• Curriculum Support Work with a research-backed curriculum that encourages inquiry, independence, and creativity

What You'll Do:

• Provide a warm, responsive, and developmentally appropriate environment for toddlers
• Foster children's social-emotional, cognitive, language, and motor development through structured routines and purposeful play
• Implement lesson plans and participate in small group learning, story time, music & movement, sensory activities, and more
• Maintain open communication with families through daily reports, updates, and parent-teacher conferences
• Ensure the classroom is clean, organized, and compliant with all health, safety, and licensing regulations
• Support self-help skill development such as handwashing, toileting, and simple classroom routines

Who We're Looking For: Qualifications:

• Minimum 1 year experience in a Toddler/Childcare Classroom
• CDA, Associate's, or Bachelor's Degree in Early Childhood Education or a related field (preferred)
• Strong knowledge of child development and best practices in infant care
• CPR/First Aid certified (or willing to obtain upon hire)
• Excellent communication, organization, and classroom management skills
• Individuals who are passionate about early childhood development and working with toddlers
• Reliable team players who thrive in a collaborative teaching environment
• Teachers who can model empathy, patience, and positivity while engaging actively with children
• Ability to manage physical demands of a toddler classroom

Start your journey in early childhood education with uswhere your work matters and your growth is supported.

Apply today and become part of a school community where toddlers learn, explore, and shineevery single day.

Compensation: $17.00 - $20.00 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.

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