Lead Private Pre-K Teacher

No nights and weekends! Are you passionate about positively impacting children's lives and making a difference in the world of early childhood education? Are you an energetic, nurturing person looking for a workplace that's supportive and fun? If so, The Goddard School is the place for you! We offer a premium educational experience in our state‑of‑the-art facilities full of passion and enthusiasm.

We are committed to providing a safe, dynamic, and nurturing environment that will allow every child to develop into a joyful and confident learner prepared for success in school and in life.

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage (as part of benefits)
• Paid holidays and time off
• Childcare discounts
• Continuing education units (CEUs) through Goddard Systems University
• Opportunities for CDA credentials and tuition reimbursement
• Internal promotion for career growth
• Supportive team with resource time and ratio maintenance
• Recognition programs throughout the year

Our lead teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teachers plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for childcare in a safe environment. They work directly with children and parents daily to provide quality customer service.

• Plan, present and evaluate educational and recreational activities.
• Coordinate daily operations of assigned classes.
• Work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service.

• 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 mobile apps and personal discussions.
• Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession.

• Associate or Bachelor of Arts in Early Childhood Education or related field (preferred).
• Child Development Associate (CDA) credential (preferred).
• 1-2 years of previous experience (preferred).
• Successfully completed state-required pre‑service training.
• Develops relationships and communicates effectively with children, parents, and faculty members.
• Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi‑tasking to ensure smooth school operations.
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. to facilitate programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. For Infant and Young Toddler Teachers, must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib.
• Meets background check eligibility.

As part of a larger franchise system operating for 35 years, The Goddard School is the premiere spot for early childhood learning for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 600 franchised schools serving more than 75,000 students in 37 states and Washington D.C. The Goddard School uses the most current academically endorsed methods to ensure children have fun while learning the skills they need for long‑term success.

All Goddard Schools are held to high standards of education, care, and safety and are proudly accredited by Cognia and the Partnership for 21st Century Learning.

Our on‑site owner and operator, Jenna Ellis, is on‑site daily and active in all aspects of Goddard Windward. She is a former public school teacher turned preschool teacher who transitioned into management due to noticing a lack of support for teachers by teachers in Early Childhood Education leadership teams. Here at Goddard Windward, we are a teacher‑focused school. The school has won numerous awards (including Best Preschool in Alpharetta for years) based on our teaching teams, leadership team, and community involvement.

Jenna has been with Goddard Windward since 2013 and both of her children are graduates. She brought her husband, Zach, on board in 2019 creating a truly family‑run and family‑focused environment that allows our teachers to be supported.

Each Goddard School location is privately owned and operated by 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.