Lead Teacher

Benefits:

Competitive salary

Flexible schedule

Opportunity for advancement

Are you happy with your current role, team, school?

The Goddard School located in Roseville,CA is seeking a passionate Lead teacher! At our School, we put our teachers first because they put our students first. Join us to create a nurturing environment for young children by implementing an engaging, developmentally appropriate curriculum. Lead daily activities, inspire young minds and collaborate with a supportive team.

Would you like to...

Feel appreciated and have a voice that matters?

Work in a beautiful newly constructed building, featuring a large indoor Multi-Purpose Room/Gym?

Be supported daily by on-site owners and a fully staffed/experienced Admin/Front Office Team?

Earn a competitive wage with great benefits & opportunity for growth?

What We Offer:

A Highly-Competetive Compensation Package and Benefits

Paid Holidays, including the entire week between Christmas & New Years!

5 paid Vacation & 5 paid Sick days

No nights or weekends!

4% Employer matched 401k retirement savings plan!

80% paid Health Insurance, with popular plans i.e. Kaiser, Blue Cross

Dental and Vision Insurance

Flexible work/life schedules, including Childcare tuition discounts

Strong Health & Safety Standards, including Pure Cloud Air Purifier Ceiling Tiles in every classroom

Professional Development tuition reimbursement;
Resources and Training Programs

Employer sponsored off-site staff outings throughout the year!

What We Value:

Our play-based, STEAM focused curriculum

Math, Music, & Sports Enrichment Programs

Collaboration, training, and support for our new time-saving lesson planning platform

Communication and creating a supportive professional preschool environment for Professional Teachers

Lead Teacher

Key Responsibilities:

Curriculum and Instruction:

Implement age-appropriate lesson plans and activities

Foster a love of learning through creative and engaging teaching methods

Observe and assess children's development and adjust activities accordingly

Classroom Management:

Create a safe, nurturing, and inclusive classroom environment

Manage daily routines and transitions smoothly

Address behavioral issues with positive guidance and support

Family Communication:

Maintain open and effective communication with parents/guardians regarding their child's progress and daily activities

Conduct parent-teacher conferences and provide regular updates

Encourage family involvement and participation in school activities

Health and Safety:

Ensure the cleanliness and orderliness of the classroom and common areas

Adhere to all health and safety guidelines and procedures

Supervise children during indoor and outdoor activities to ensure their safety and well-being

Professional Development:

Participate in ongoing professional development and training opportunities

Stay current with best practices in early childhood education

Collaborate with other teachers and staff to share ideas and strategies

Qualifications:

Minimum of 12 ECE units and a passion for teaching children

High school diploma required; associate or bachelor's in Early Childhood Education preferred

Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

1-2 years of previous experience working with young children in a licensed childcare or preschool setting preferred

Has successfully completed state-required pre-service training

Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children

The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through Play) based foundation and a leader in the private preschool industry for over 30 years. The Goddard School has more than 600 preschools across the country.

Way more than just daycare, The Goddard School's program instills a life-long love of learning and continues to set the standard of excellence.

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.