Preschool Teacher (No Nights or Weekends)

Join the Goddard School Faculty in Anderson Township. Begin or grow your childcare career with the leader in early childhood education in the Cincinnati area. We will help you realize your career goals, no matter where you are in your professional journey. In fact, we’ll help you obtain your Child Development Associates credential (CDA)!

Happy People please apply! We’ve found that happy, positive people make great early childhood educators! The Goddard School is a renowned program with a Piaget (Learning through PLAY) based foundation. The focus of our program is to instill a love of learning while playing and having fun.

Full-time and part-time teaching positions available.

We will review your application within 1 business day and if you are selected for an interview, we will schedule your interview within 1 business day.

What We Offer

· Flexible hours of work. No nights or weekends!

· Teacher to children ratios strictly followed

· Full support from our 3 directors and resource teachers to be successful in the classroom

· Paid Time Off (PTO). Paid holidays. PLUS paid days between Christmas and New Year’s Day, when school is closed.

· Lunch and treats frequently provided in the kitchen

· Large, updated school facility with 3 playgrounds, an Outdoor Classroom, large gym, stage, kitchen and teacher office.

· All necessary teaching and classroom supplies provided

· Parent Association sponsored events and teacher gifts

· Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and students

· Competitive compensation. Annual performance reviews and annual raises.

· Health, dental, short-term disability, life insurance

· 401(k) plus employer matching

· Discounted childcare

· Continued focus on your professional development – our Goddard Systems University is accredited by IACET to provide Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for Ohio

· And, we’ll split the cost for your CDA credential!

Teacher Primary Responsibilities

Our teachers are responsible for coordinating and supervising the daily class functions of a group of assigned children. Preschool Teachers will plan, present, and evaluate educational and recreational activities for children in a safe child care environment and work directly with children and parents to provide quality customer service. Teachers maintain attractive, well-kept classrooms, that encourage little learners to create, explore, and make decisions with confidence. Teachers support each child’s social and emotional development.

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

· Feel comfortable and safe working in our clean, state-of-the-art child care facilities with strict health and safety guidelines

· Feel a sense of accomplishment as you experience the laughter and wonder of children participating in preschool activities you planned

· Observe children’s interests and work with other teachers to develop creative ideas for an engaging curriculum

· Communicate with parents, sharing their children’s latest adventures and achievements through a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions

· Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession

Desired Skills and Experience

· High school diploma required

· Associate or bachelor’s degree in early childhood education or related field preferred

· Child Development Associate (CDA) preferred

· 1 year of previous preschool, childcare, or daycare experience preferred

· Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams

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

· Works productively without supervision

· Shows empathy and compassion for young children

· Excellent verbal and written communication skills with outstanding ability to listen and follow-up on issues constructively

· Ability to calmly address stressful situations professionally while multi-tasking to ensure smooth school operations

· Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs. in connection with the handling of children for the facilitation of child care 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.

· Meet federal and state background check, fingerprinting, and child/sexual abuse clearances eligibility

For more information about The Goddard School in Anderson Township, visit us online at: www.goddardschool.com/anderson-townshipoh.

Watch one of our Goddard School Teacher YouTube videos at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VvcVbJq4OTU.

Take a tour of our School at: www.facebook.com/100011705530746/videos/1279569179109921

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: Up to $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

COVID-19 considerations:
Large, updated facility. Lots of outdoor space. 3rd party service cleans entire facility nightly. Halo disinfection system.

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• childcare: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location