Toddler Teacher

The Goddard School of Long Hill, NJ is hiring a Lead Toddler Teacher (Full‑Time). Join a collaborative team that values high‑quality care, ongoing professional development, and a positive work culture.

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Opportunity for advancement

• 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.

• 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.
• Passionate about early childhood development and working with toddlers.
• Reliable team player who thrives in a collaborative teaching environment.
• Ability to 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 us—where your work matters and your growth is supported. Apply today and become part of a school community where toddlers learn, explore, and shine—every single 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.