Lead Teacher - child care / daycare

Job Description

Job Description

We will review your application on the same day it is submitted if within normal business hours. Candidates selected for an interview will be contacted the same day.

Applications sent after business hours will be contacted before noon the following business day if selected. If you are interested in talking to someone immediately, give us a call or text! No resume needed! (330) 275-3627.

Overview

We are looking for early childhood teachers to join our team today! 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 of Twinsburg is the place for you!

What we offer

• Hourly pay from $13.50 to $21.50+ per hour based on education and experience
• Signing bonus!
• Yearly raises!
• Reduced Teacher to children ratios followed (Step Up to Quality)
• Minimum 10 paid vacation days PLUS paid Holidays
• 5 paid sick days
• Paid vacation between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day, every year
• Employer pays 65% of health insurance
• Dental and disability insurance
• 401(k) plus employer matching
• Tuition reimbursement
• Discounted childcare
• Full support from our directors and resources to be successful in the classroom
• 1-hour lunch break
• Your health and safety is our priority! We have protocols more stringent than state requirements to ensure the safety of all our faculty and student

Education Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree (Early Childhood Education is preferred)
• Associates degree (Early Childhood Education is preferred)
• Child Development Associate (CDA) or Early Childhood Teaching credential
• Currently enrolled in CDA or a degreed program

General Qualifications

• Meets background check eligibility
• 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

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 early childhood professionals and continue to grow in your profession

About Goddard Schools

The Goddard School located in Twinsburg has been open for 18 years and has up to 160 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 530 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.