About the Job:
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, then The Goddard School is the place for you! Our School is 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.
We are looking for teachers to join our team today. What are you waiting for? Click apply now!
Apply today and see for yourself what it’s like to work for an employer who knows the heart of our School is our faculty members. YOU are a driving force of our culture, and you’ll notice the difference right away.
The position is Full-time Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5:30 pm. Please check your email in order to set up an interview. Please only apply if you are available to interview within the next week.
What We Offer:
- Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
- Paid holidays PLUS paid time off (PTO) days per year
- School is closed and you will be paid between Christmas Day and New Year’s Day
- Competitive compensation
- Health insurance
- 401(k) plus employer matching
- Tuition reimbursement
- Discounted child care
- Plus, we’ll pay for your CDA credential!
Our teachers are responsible for coordinating the daily operations of assigned classes. Teacher aides will assist the lead teacher in the daily schedule.
What’s it like to be a teacher at our School?
- Feel comfortable and safe working in our clean, state-of-the-art facilities with strict health and safety guidelines
- 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 a variety of avenues, including mobile apps and personal discussions
- Engage with other childcare professionals and continue to grow in your profession
Qualifications:
- HS diploma
- Two years of previous work experience preferred
- Has knowledge of childcare programming, safety, and emergency first-aid procedures, program management, and customer service principles
- Develops relationships and communicate effectively with children, parents, and faculty members
- Works productively without supervision within established organizational policies and procedures
- Is highly motivated and takes direction well with excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Is dependable and adaptable and enjoys working in teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with an 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 programs, child safety, and potential emergency situations. Infant Teachers must be able to properly lift infants into and out of a crib
- Meets background check eligibility
About Goddard Schools:
The Goddard School located in Huntingdon Valley has approximately 150 children under our care. As part of a larger franchise system, in operation for over 30 years, we are the premier preschool for children from six weeks to six years old. We have over 560 franchised Schools with more than 70,000 students in 38 states. 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 in school and in life. Our talented teachers also collaborate with parents to nurture children into respectful, confident, and joyful learners.